Jack Finney Collections books in order

A complete list of Jack Finney's short story and essay collections in publication order, from The Third Level to About Time.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Third Level 1940 Jack Finney Buy
2 The Clock of Time 1961 Jack Finney Buy
3 I Love Galesburg in the Springtime 1963 Jack Finney Buy
4 Forgotten News 1983 Jack Finney Buy
5 About Time 1986 Jack Finney Buy

Jack Finney’s collections bring together his shorter work, much of which originally appeared in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post and Collier’s. The Third Level (1940) was his first, and it set the tone for much of what followed: ordinary people bumping into something strange and wonderful, often involving slips in time or shifts in reality.

His later collection About Time (1986) pulled together his best time-themed fiction and became a favorite among readers who discovered Finney through Time and Again. These collections show a writer with a light touch and a genuine affection for the past. For the full list of Jack Finney’s work, check his author page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jack Finney Collections series?

There are five books in the Jack Finney Collections series, published between 1940 and 1986.

What is the first book in the Jack Finney Collections series?

The first book in the Jack Finney Collections series is The Third Level, published in 1940.

Which Jack Finney collection is the best starting point?

About Time (1986) is a good place to start because it gathers many of his best time-related stories in one volume, including some pieces that originally appeared in his earlier collections.

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