Kelly Link books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1969
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Kelly Link has published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 5 short story collections, beginning with Magic for Beginners (2005). The best-known is Stranger Things Happen (2012). The latest is The Book of Love (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kelly Link
Start here
Stranger Things Happen
Kelly Link's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Magic for Beginners
One of the most-read, at about 285 pages.
Newest
The Book of Love
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Trampoline (2003)
The Book of Love (2024)
Novellas in order
Magic for Beginners (Jul 2005)
Pretty Monsters (Oct 2008)
Short story collections in order
Firebirds Rising (2006)
The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet (2007)
Stranger Things Happen (2012)
Get in Trouble (2015)
White Cat, Black Dog (2023)
About Kelly Link
Kelly Link is an American editor and writer. Mainly known as an author of short stories, she published her first novel, The Book of Love, in 2024. Many of her stories have been described as slipstream or magical realism, combining science fiction, fantasy, horror, and literary fiction. She has won a Hugo Award, three Nebula Awards, and three World Fantasy Awards. She was one of the recipients of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kelly Link FAQ
- How many books has Kelly Link written?
- Kelly Link has published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 5 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kelly Link's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Stranger Things Happen.
- What is Kelly Link's latest book?
- The Book of Love (2024).
- What is Kelly Link's most famous book?
- Stranger Things Happen (2012) is Kelly Link's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.