Antsy Bonano books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Antsy Bonano series?"

"There are three books in the Antsy Bonano series, published between 2004 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Antsy Bonano series?"

"The first book in the Antsy Bonano series is The Schwa Was Here, published in 2004."

Q: "Who is Antsy Bonano?"

"Antsy Bonano is a quick-witted Brooklyn teenager who narrates three novels — The Schwa Was Here (2004), Antsy Does Time (2008), and Ship Out of Luck (2013) — getting into increasingly absurd situations."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Schwa Was Here	2004	Neal Shusterman	Buy
2	Antsy Does Time	2008	Neal Shusterman	Buy
3	Ship Out of Luck	2013	Neal Shusterman	Buy

The Antsy Bonano series follows Anthony “Antsy” Bonano, a fast-talking Brooklyn kid with a knack for getting into strange situations. The Schwa Was Here (2004) introduces his friend Calvin Schwa, a boy so unremarkable he’s practically invisible. Antsy Does Time (2008) deals with the concept of giving away time from your life, and Ship Out of Luck (2013) sends Antsy on a cruise gone wrong.

The three books show Shusterman’s comedic side, blending genuine humor with surprisingly thoughtful themes about visibility, mortality, and luck.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Antsy Bonano series?

There are three books in the Antsy Bonano series, published between 2004 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Antsy Bonano series?

The first book in the Antsy Bonano series is The Schwa Was Here, published in 2004.

Who is Antsy Bonano?

Antsy Bonano is a quick-witted Brooklyn teenager who narrates three novels — The Schwa Was Here (2004), Antsy Does Time (2008), and Ship Out of Luck (2013) — getting into increasingly absurd situations.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order