What order should I read Alice Oseman's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heartstopper, Volume 1.

What is Alice Oseman's most famous book?

Heartstopper, Volume 1 (2018) is Alice Oseman's most widely read book.

Alice Oseman books in order

English author of young adult fiction

Born: 1994
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 13

Alice Oseman has published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Solitare (2014). The best-known is Heartstopper, Volume 1 (2018). The latest is Heartstopper 1-5 (2023).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alice Oseman

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Heartstopper, Volume 1
Alice Oseman's most-read book, rated by 183 Open Library readers.
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Heartstopper, Volume 3
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 31 readers.
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Nick and Charlie
One of the most-read, at about 168 pages.

Standalone novels in order

Solitare (2014)
357 pages★ 4.7 (19 ratings)
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Heartstopper, Volume 1 (2018)
288 pages★ 4.3 (183 ratings)
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Heartstopper (2019)
320 pages★ 4.2 (60 ratings)
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Heartstopper, Volume 3 (2020)
384 pages★ 4.7 (31 ratings)
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Loveless (2020)
433 pages★ 4.7 (16 ratings)
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This Winter (2020)
168 pages★ 4.3 (16 ratings)
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Heartstopper Yearbook (2022)
160 pages
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Heartstopper 1-5 (2023)
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Novellas in order

Nick and Charlie (2015)
168 pages★ 4.6 (30 ratings)
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Children's books in order

Radio Silence (2016)
416 pages★ 4.1 (15 ratings)
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I Was Born for This (2018)
400 pages★ 4.3 (6 ratings)
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Other books in order

Heartstopper Colouring Book (2020)
96 pages
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Heartstopper Volume 6 (2026)
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About Alice Oseman

Alice May Oseman is an English author and illustrator of young adult fiction. The third best-selling graphic novellist since records began, her works explore contemporary teenage life in the UK and have received praise for their realism, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and portrayal of mental health struggles. Her accolades include a British Book Award, three Children's and Family Emmy Awards, three Goodreads Choice Awards, and a Silver Inky Award. She was named to the BBC's 100 Women list in November 2023, and in October 2024. She was named to Time's Time100 Next list.

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Alice Oseman FAQ

How many books has Alice Oseman written?: Alice Oseman has published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alice Oseman's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heartstopper, Volume 1.
What is Alice Oseman's latest book?: Heartstopper 1-5 (2023).
What is Alice Oseman's most famous book?: Heartstopper, Volume 1 (2018) is Alice Oseman's most widely read book.