Wastelands books in order

The complete reading order for the Wastelands anthology series edited by John Joseph Adams, a collection of post-apocalyptic short fiction.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse 2008 John Joseph Adams N/A
2 Wastelands 2: More Stories of the Apocalypse 2008 John Joseph Adams N/A
3 Wastelands 2 2015 John Joseph Adams Buy
4 Wastelands 2007 John Joseph Adams Buy
5 Wastelands: The New Apocalypse 2019 John Joseph Adams Buy

The Wastelands series is a collection of post-apocalyptic short fiction anthologies edited by John Joseph Adams. The series gathers stories from well-known science fiction and fantasy writers, each exploring different visions of life after societal collapse.

Starting with the original Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse, the series has continued with additional volumes that expand the scope of post-apocalyptic fiction covered in the collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wastelands series?

There are five books in the Wastelands series, published between 2007 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Wastelands series?

The first book in the Wastelands series is Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse, published in 2008.

What kind of stories are in the Wastelands anthologies?

The Wastelands anthologies collect short fiction set after the end of civilization. Stories explore nuclear aftermath, plague survival, environmental collapse, and other apocalyptic scenarios, with contributions from authors like Octavia E. Butler, Stephen King, and Paolo Bacigalupi.

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