Children's Literature and Culture books in order

Doctor Who anthology novels and collections featuring multiple authors including Neil Gaiman.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Tales of Trenzalore: The Eleventh Doctor’s Last Stand 2014 Neil Gaiman Buy
2 The Legends of Ashildr 2015 Neil Gaiman Buy
3 The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who 2015 Neil Gaiman Buy
4 Time Lord Fairy Tales 2015 Neil Gaiman Buy
5 The Legends of River Song 2016 Neil Gaiman Buy
6 The Twelve Doctors of Christmas 2016 Neil Gaiman Buy
7 Tales of Terror 2017 Neil Gaiman Buy
8 The Day She Saved the Doctor 2018 Neil Gaiman Buy
9 The Missy Chronicles 2018 Neil Gaiman Buy
10 Twelve Angels Weeping 2018 Neil Gaiman Buy
11 Adventures in Lockdown 2020 Neil Gaiman Buy
12 I Am the Master 2020 Neil Gaiman Buy
13 The Wintertime Paradox 2020 Neil Gaiman Buy

Doctor Who has spawned numerous anthology collections featuring short stories from various authors. These books explore corners of the Doctor Who universe that television episodes cannot reach.

The collections range from character studies like The Missy Chronicles and The Legends of River Song to themed anthologies like Time Lord Fairy Tales and Tales of Terror. They allow writers to experiment with the franchise’s rich history and beloved characters in prose form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Doctor Who anthology books?

These are collections of short stories set in the Doctor Who universe, written by various authors. They include character-focused anthologies like The Missy Chronicles and The Legends of River Song, as well as themed collections like Time Lord Fairy Tales.

Does Neil Gaiman appear in all these books?

Neil Gaiman contributed to some Doctor Who anthologies but is not in all of them. These collections feature various writers expanding the Doctor Who universe in prose form.

What order should I read the Doctor Who anthologies?

The anthologies can be read in any order as each contains standalone stories. They’re best enjoyed by fans familiar with the television series, as many reference specific characters and storylines.

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