Stranger Things books in order

The Stranger Things series is a multi-author tie-in fiction franchise based on the Netflix show, to which Suyi Davies Okungbowa has contributed.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 How to Survive in a Stranger Things World 2018 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
2 Suspicious Minds 2019 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
3 Darkness on the Edge of Town 2019 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
4 Runaway Max 2019 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
5 Rebel Robin 2021 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
6 Hawkins Horrorsof Terrifying Tales 2022 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
7 Lucas on the Line 2022 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
8 Flight of Icarus 2023 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
9 The Dustin Experiment 2024 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
10 Starcourt Mall Escape 2025 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy
11 One Way or Another 2025 Suyi Davies Okungbowa Buy

The Stranger Things book series is a multi-author tie-in franchise expanding the Netflix show’s universe. The novels explore character backstories and untold stories from Hawkins, Indiana. Suyi Davies Okungbowa is among the contributing authors to this franchise, which spans novels, graphic novels, and companion books.

Suspicious Minds (2019) goes back to the 1960s to tell Eleven’s mother’s story, while Darkness on the Edge of Town (2019) fills in Chief Hopper’s past in New York City. Runaway Max (2019) covers Max Mayfield’s life before she arrived in Hawkins. Rebel Robin (2021) and Lucas on the Line (2022) give supporting characters their own spotlight. Flight of Icarus (2023) follows Eddie Munson’s backstory.

The books are written for a young adult audience and can be read independently of each other. They work best as companion pieces to the show, giving context to characters and events that the episodes don’t have time to explore fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Stranger Things series?

There are eleven books in the Stranger Things series, published between 2018 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Stranger Things series?

The first book in the Stranger Things series is How to Survive in a Stranger Things World, published in 2018.

What is the Stranger Things book series?

The Stranger Things book series expands the Netflix show’s universe through novels written by various authors. The books explore characters’ backstories and fill in gaps between seasons.

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