Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternate Generals | 1998 | Harry Turtledove | N/A |
| 2 | Alternative Truths | 2017 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 3 | Alternate Generals II | 2002 | Harry Turtledove | N/A |
| 4 | More Alternative Truths | 2017 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 5 | Alternate Generals III | 2005 | Harry Turtledove | N/A |
| 6 | Alternative Theologies: Parables for a Modern World | 2018 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 7 | Alternative Apocalypse | 2020 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 8 | Alternative War | 2021 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 9 | Alternative Holidays | 2022 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 10 | Post Roe Alternatives | 2022 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 11 | Southern Truths | 2024 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
| 12 | Alternative Liberties | 2025 | Harry Turtledove | Buy |
The Alternatives series is a collection of alternate history anthologies spanning from 1998 to 2025. Harry Turtledove has been involved as both a contributor and editor across multiple volumes. The series covers a wide range of alternate history themes, from military scenarios to religious and political what-ifs.
The anthologies include the Alternate Generals books, the Alternative Truths political anthology series, and themed collections like Alternative Apocalypse and Alternative Holidays. Together, they represent a broad sampling of modern alternate history short fiction.