How many books has Soman Chainani written?

Soman Chainani has published 11 novels and 2 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Soman Chainani's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The School for Good and Evil.

What is Soman Chainani's most famous book?

The School for Good and Evil (2013) is Soman Chainani's most widely read book.

Which Soman Chainani books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The School for Good and Evil (film, 2022).

Soman Chainani books in order

American filmmaker and children's novelist

Born: 1979
Country: United States
Books: 13

Soman Chainani has published 11 novels and 2 children's books, beginning with The School for Good and Evil (2013). The latest is Coven (2025).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Soman Chainani

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The School for Good and Evil
Soman Chainani's most-read book, rated by 55 Open Library readers.
Newest
Coven
Published 2025.

Standalone novels in order

The School for Good and Evil (May 2013)
496 pages★ 4.7 (55 ratings)Adapted for film
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School for Good and Evil 2 Book Collection (2014)
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School for Good and Evil: the School Years Collection (2015)
1344 pages
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The Ever Never Handbook (2016)
304 pages
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Quests for Glory (2017)
571 pages
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A Crystal of Time (2019)
624 pages★ 4.1 (7 ratings)
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One True King (2020)
624 pages
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Beasts and Beauty (2021)
336 pages
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Rise of the School for Good and Evil (2022)
356 pages
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Fall of the School for Good and Evil (2023)
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Coven (2025)
272 pages
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Children's books in order

A World Without Princes (2014)
433 pages★ 4.7 (6 ratings)
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The Last Ever After (2015)
675 pages★ 4.5 (12 ratings)
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Film and TV adaptations

The School for Good and Evil (2022)Film · from The School for Good and Evil

About Soman Chainani

Soman Chainani is an American author, best known for writing the children's book series The School for Good and Evil. Some of his work has been adapted to films.

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

Soman Chainani FAQ

How many books has Soman Chainani written?: Soman Chainani has published 11 novels and 2 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Soman Chainani's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The School for Good and Evil.
What is Soman Chainani's latest book?: Coven (2025).
What is Soman Chainani's most famous book?: The School for Good and Evil (2013) is Soman Chainani's most widely read book.
Which Soman Chainani books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The School for Good and Evil (film, 2022).