The New York Trilogy books in order A series by Paul Auster
The New York Trilogy series by Paul Auster has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from City of Glass (1985) to The Locked Room (1986). Read it in order, starting with City of Glass.
Reading order: 1 City of Glass (1985) · 2 Ghosts (1986) · 3 The Locked Room (1986)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The New York Trilogy books in order
- 1.
City of Glass (1985)
- 2.
Ghosts (1986)
- 3.
The Locked Room (1986)
The New York Trilogy FAQ
- How many The New York Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 The New York Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The New York Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with City of Glass (1985): 1 City of Glass (1985) · 2 Ghosts (1986) · 3 The Locked Room (1986).
- What is the first The New York Trilogy book?
- City of Glass (1985).
- What is the latest The New York Trilogy book?
- The Locked Room (1986).
- Is the New York Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new The New York Trilogy books since 1986; Paul Auster died in 2024.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.