How many books has Lev Grossman written?

Lev Grossman has published 11 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Lev Grossman's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Magicians.

What is Lev Grossman's most famous book?

The Magicians (2009) is Lev Grossman's most widely read book.

Which Lev Grossman books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Magicians (TV).

Lev Grossman books in order

American novelist, journalist

Born: 1969
Country: United States
Books: 11

Literary fiction

Lev Grossman has published 11 novels, beginning with Codex (2004). The best-known is The Magicians (2009). The latest is The Bright Sword (2024).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Lev Grossman

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The Magicians
Lev Grossman's most-read book, rated by 66 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
The Magician King
Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 30 readers.
Shortest way in
Codex
One of the most-read, at about 376 pages.

Lev Grossman books in order of publication

Warp (1997)
183 pages
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Codex (2004)
376 pages★ 2.8 (6 ratings)
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Magicians Bk. 1 (2009)
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The Magicians (Aug 2009)
416 pages★ 3.5 (66 ratings)Adapted for TV
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The Magician King (Aug 2011)
432 pages★ 3.7 (30 ratings)
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Fic (2013)
369 pages
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The Magician's Land (Aug 2014)
416 pages
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The Silver Arrow (Sep 2020)
272 pages
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Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
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The Golden Swift (2022)
280 pages
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The Bright Sword (2024)
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Film and TV adaptations

The MagiciansTV · from The Magicians

About Lev Grossman

Lev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist who wrote the Magicians trilogy: The Magicians (2009), The Magician King (2011), and The Magician's Land (2014). He was the book critic and lead technology writer at Time magazine from 2002 to 2016. His recent work includes the children's book The Silver Arrow and its sequel, The Golden Swift; The Bright Sword, a reimagining of the King Arthur legend; and the screenplay for the film The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, based on his short story.

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Lev Grossman FAQ

How many books has Lev Grossman written?: Lev Grossman has published 11 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lev Grossman's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Magicians.
What is Lev Grossman's latest book?: The Bright Sword (2024).
What is Lev Grossman's most famous book?: The Magicians (2009) is Lev Grossman's most widely read book.
Which Lev Grossman books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Magicians (TV).