Dream books in order

The Dream series by J.J. DiBenedetto follows Sara Barnes, a medical student who can enter other people's dreams, through sixteen books of paranormal mystery.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dream Shadow 2004 J.J. DiBenedetto N/A
2 Dream Doctor 2012 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
3 Baby Love 2012 J.J. DiBenedetto N/A
4 Dream Student 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
5 Be My Baby 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto N/A
6 Dream Family 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
7 A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream 2005 J.J. DiBenedetto N/A
8 Dream Child 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
9 Waking Dream 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
10 Betty & Howard’s Excellent Adventure 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
11 A Box of Dreams 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
12 Dream Reunion 2013 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
13 Dream Home 2014 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
14 Dream Vacation 2014 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
15 Fever Dream 2015 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy
16 Dream Fragments: Stories from the Dream Doctor Mysteries 2015 J.J. DiBenedetto Buy

The Dream series is J.J. DiBenedetto’s main body of work, running sixteen books from 2004 to 2015. The series centers on Sara Barnes, a college student who discovers she can experience the dreams of people sleeping near her. The ability is alarming at first, but Sara gradually learns to use it, sometimes stumbling into other people’s secrets and occasionally into danger.

The series tracks Sara’s life over many years, from her student days through marriage and motherhood, with each book presenting a new mystery tied to her dream abilities. Companion pieces like Betty & Howard’s Excellent Adventure and Dream Fragments expand the world with side stories and shorter fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dream series?

There are sixteen books in the Dream series, published between 2004 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Dream series?

The first book in the Dream series is Dream Shadow, published in 2004.

Do the Dream books need to be read in order?

Yes. The series follows Sara Barnes from medical school through her career and family life, with ongoing character development and recurring plot threads. Start with Dream Student for the main storyline.

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