Peter S. Beagle Collections books in order

Peter S. Beagle's short story and novella collections, gathering decades of his award-winning fantasy and literary fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche and Other Odd Acquaintances 1997 Peter S. Beagle Buy
2 The Line Between 2006 Peter S. Beagle Buy
3 Mirror Kingdoms 2008 Peter S. Beagle Buy
4 Strange Roads 2008 Peter S. Beagle Buy
5 We Never Talk about My Brother 2009 Peter S. Beagle Buy
6 Sleight of Hand 2011 Peter S. Beagle Buy
7 These Are They 2015 Peter S. Beagle Buy
8 The Overneath 2017 Peter S. Beagle Buy
9 The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume I: Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories 2023 Peter S. Beagle Buy
10 The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume II: Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories 2023 Peter S. Beagle Buy

Beagle’s collections span nearly three decades, from The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche (1997) through The Essential Peter S. Beagle volumes in 2023. Each gathers stories that appeared in magazines, anthologies, and limited editions, making them the easiest way to find his shorter work in one place.

The Overneath (2017) brought together more recent stories and novellas, many of which had appeared in small press editions. The two Essential volumes published in 2023 act as a career retrospective, collecting his most notable pieces from across the decades. For readers who already love The Last Unicorn, these collections show how much more Beagle has done.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Peter S. Beagle Collections series?

There are ten books in the Peter S. Beagle Collections series, published between 1997 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Peter S. Beagle Collections series?

The first book in the Peter S. Beagle Collections series is The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche and Other Odd Acquaintances, published in 1997.

What is the best Peter S. Beagle collection to start with?

The Line Between (2006) is a strong starting point, as it collects some of his best and most representative stories. The two-volume Essential Peter S. Beagle set (2023) also provides a thorough overview of his shorter work.

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