Imaginings books in order

Imaginings is a series of short fiction collections by Stephen Baxter, gathering shorter works from across his career. The collections cover a wide range of his themes, from far-future space opera to alternate history and hard science fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Colder Greyer Stones 2012 Stephen Baxter Buy
2 Last and First Contacts 2012 Stephen Baxter Buy
3 Stories from the Northern Road 2012 Stephen Baxter Buy
4 Objects in Dreams 2012 Stephen Baxter Buy
5 Microcosmos 2013 Stephen Baxter Buy
6 Feast and Famine 2013 Stephen Baxter Buy
7 Twember 2013 Stephen Baxter Buy
8 Strange Visitors 2014 Stephen Baxter Buy
9 Saint Rebor 2015 Stephen Baxter Buy
10 Sleeps With Angels 2015 Stephen Baxter Buy
11 The Light Warden 2015 Stephen Baxter Buy
12 Mementoes 2016 Stephen Baxter Buy

Short fiction has always been an important part of Baxter’s output alongside his novels. Many of his ideas first appeared in shorter form before being developed into full books, and the collections give readers a chance to see those ideas in their more concentrated form.

The Imaginings series gathers work published across various magazines and anthologies, making it easier to find pieces that might otherwise require tracking down old issues of Interzone or Analog. For readers who want to explore the edges of his imagination beyond the major series, these collections are a reasonable place to look.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Imaginings series?

There are twelve books in the Imaginings series, published between 2012 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Imaginings series?

The first book in the Imaginings series is Colder Greyer Stones, published in 2012.

Are the Imaginings collections a good introduction to Baxter's work?

They can be, since the shorter format lets you sample his ideas across different settings and scales before committing to one of his longer series.

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