How many books has Jennifer Niven written?

Jennifer Niven has published 9 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Jennifer Niven's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Velva Jean with Velva Jean Learns to Drive. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Jennifer Niven's most famous book?

All the Bright Places (2015) is Jennifer Niven's most widely read book.

Are Jennifer Niven's books connected?

4 books belong to 1 series (Velva Jean); the other 8 books stand alone.

Which Jennifer Niven books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including All the Bright Places (film, 2020).

Jennifer Niven books in order

American novelist

Born: 1968
Country: United States
Books: 12
Series: 1

Jennifer Niven has published 9 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 children's book, beginning with All the Bright Places (2015). The series is Velva Jean (4 books, starting with Velva Jean Learns to Drive). The latest is When We Were Monsters (2025).

Updated September 2026

Velva Jean books in order (4)Series page

Reading order: 1 Velva Jean Learns to Drive (2009) · 2 Velva Jean Learns to Fly (2011) · 3 Becoming Clementine (2012) · 4 American Blonde (2014)

1.
Velva Jean Learns to Drive (2009)
608 pages
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2.
Velva Jean Learns to Fly (2011)
412 pages
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3.
Becoming Clementine (2012)
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4.
American Blonde (2014)
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Where to start with Jennifer Niven

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All the Bright Places
Jennifer Niven's most-read book, rated by 65 Open Library readers.
Newest
When We Were Monsters
Published 2025.

Standalone novels in order

The Ice Master (2000)
409 pages
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All the Bright Places (Sep 2015)
402 pages★ 4.2 (65 ratings)Adapted for film
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Breathless (2020)
400 pages
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Take Me With You When You Go (2021)
336 pages
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When We Were Monsters (2025)
392 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Ada Blackjack (2003)
440 pages
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The Aqua-net Diaries (2009)
322 pages
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Children's books in order

Holding Up the Universe (2016)
400 pages★ 4.2 (13 ratings)
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Film and TV adaptations

All the Bright Places (2020)Film · from All the Bright Places

About Jennifer Niven

Jennifer Niven is a New York Times and international best selling American author who is best known for the 2015 young adult book All the Bright Places.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jennifer Niven FAQ

How many books has Jennifer Niven written?: Jennifer Niven has published 9 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jennifer Niven's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Velva Jean with Velva Jean Learns to Drive. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Jennifer Niven's latest book?: When We Were Monsters (2025).
What is Jennifer Niven's most famous book?: All the Bright Places (2015) is Jennifer Niven's most widely read book.
Are Jennifer Niven's books connected?: 4 books belong to 1 series (Velva Jean); the other 8 books stand alone.
Which Jennifer Niven books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including All the Bright Places (film, 2020).