Erin Morgenstern Standalone Novels books in order

Erin Morgenstern's standalone novels include The Night Circus and The Starless Sea, two bestselling fantasy novels about hidden magical worlds.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Night Circus 2011 Erin Morgenstern Buy
2 The Starless Sea 2019 Erin Morgenstern Buy

Erin Morgenstern’s standalone novels are listed below in publication order.

The Night Circus (2011) is set in a mysterious black-and-white circus that appears without warning and is only open at night. Two young magicians are bound in a competition they do not fully understand, using the circus as their arena. The Starless Sea (2019) follows a graduate student who discovers a book that contains a story about his own childhood, leading him to a hidden underground library full of stories, honey, and lost things. Both novels are known for their lush, layered prose and their worlds that feel like places you could get lost in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Erin Morgenstern Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Erin Morgenstern Standalone Novels series, published between 2011 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Erin Morgenstern Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Erin Morgenstern Standalone Novels series is The Night Circus, published in 2011.

Are The Night Circus and The Starless Sea connected?

No. The two novels are completely independent stories with different characters and settings. The Night Circus is set in a Victorian-era magical circus, while The Starless Sea takes place in a hidden underground library. They share a similar atmospheric, dreamlike style but have no plot connections.

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