Does this page include every Matt Ruff book?

This catalog lists the Matt Ruff books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Matt Ruff series listed separately?

Yes. Each Matt Ruff series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Matt Ruff books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Matt Ruff Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Matt Ruff books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Matt Ruff bibliography.

Browse books by Matt Ruff in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 12 books / 4 series

American novelist Matt Ruff is best known for his cult classic *Set This House in Order* and the acclaimed *Lovecraft Country*, adapted into an HBO series. His books have sold over one million copies. This page lists Matt Ruff’s books in order, including both chronological publication and series reading order.

Books by Matt Ruff in Publication Order

1988 Fool on the Hill POoSN / 1 Buy

1994 Sewer, Gas and Electric POoC / 1 Buy

2003 Set This House in Order POoSN / 2 Buy

2004 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1 POoTJTAAB / 1 Buy

2005 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2(By: Joe Haldeman) POoTJTAAB / 2 Buy

2007 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 3(By: Jeffrey D. Smith) POoTJTAAB / 3 Buy

2007 Bad Monkeys POoSN / 3 Buy

2008 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 4(By: Jeffrey D. Smith) POoTJTAAB / 4 Buy

2012 The Mirage POoSN / 4 Buy

2016 Lovecraft Country POoLCB / 1 Buy

2020 88 Names POoSN / 5 Buy

2023 The Destroyer of Worlds POoLCB / 2 Buy

Complete Matt Ruff Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Standalone Reading Order 5 books / 1988-2020

01 Fool on the Hill 1988 Buy

02 Set This House in Order 2003 Buy

03 Bad Monkeys 2007 Buy

04 The Mirage 2012 Buy

05 88 Names 2020 Buy

Collections Reading Order 1 book / 1994

01 Sewer, Gas and Electric 1994 Buy

Lovecraft Country Reading Order 2 books / 2016-2023

01 Lovecraft Country 2016 Buy

02 The Destroyer of Worlds 2023 Buy

The James Tiptree Award Anthology Reading Order 4 books / 2004-2008

01 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1 2004 Buy

02 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2(By: Joe Haldeman) 2005 Buy

03 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 3(By: Jeffrey D. Smith) 2007 Buy

04 The James Tiptree Award Anthology 4(By: Jeffrey D. Smith) 2008 Buy

Where to start with Matt Ruff

What is the best order to read Matt Ruff books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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