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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman — 14 titles in the rankings, first published between 1991 and 2017. They average 8.1, above the 7.8 the whole catalogue averages. 2 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note There is no single way in. American Gods is the most-read here; The Sandman, his comics series, is the best-rated, starting with Preludes & Nocturnes. For something shorter, The Graveyard Book and Coraline are written for younger readers but rate higher than most of his adult novels. In 2024 several women accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct; he denies it, and several adaptations were dropped.

Ranked titles
14 books
Average score
8.1
Total ratings
16.6K
First published
1991–2017
Highest ratedThe Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes8.6 Buy the book Listen to the audiobook

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Series by Neil Gaiman

InterWorld
7.67.6 / 10
InterWorldNeil Gaiman102 ratings
Sandman Audible Original
8.38.3 / 10
Sandman Audible OriginalNeil Gaiman239 ratings
The Sandman
8.68.6 / 10
The SandmanNeil Gaiman889 ratings
American Gods
8.38.3 / 10
American GodsNeil Gaiman3.4K ratings

Reading order of Neil Gaiman's series

2 series with a set order — each one opens on the volume to read first.

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Books by Neil Gaiman

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Book score13 books on a timeline, 1991–2017 · Highest rated: The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes
  1. The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes
    The Sandman: Preludes & NocturnesNeil Gaiman · 1991 Comics889 ratings
    8.68.6 / 10
  2. The Graveyard Book
    The Graveyard BookNeil Gaiman · 2008 Fantasy1.6K ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  3. The Sandman
    The SandmanNeil Gaiman Fantasy239 ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  4. Coraline
    CoralineNeil Gaiman · 2002Filmed 2009 Fantasy1.8K ratings
    8.38.3 / 10
  5. American Gods
    American GodsNeil Gaiman · 2001Filmed 2017 Fantasy3.4K ratings
    8.38.3 / 10
  6. Neverwhere
    NeverwhereNeil Gaiman · 1996 Fantasy2K ratings
    8.28.2 / 10
  7. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
    The Ocean at the End of the LaneNeil Gaiman · 2013 Fantasy2.1K ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  8. Norse Mythology
    Norse MythologyNeil Gaiman · 2017 Myths & legends1.4K ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  9. Stardust
    StardustNeil Gaiman · 1999 Fantasy1.5K ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  10. Odd and the Frost Giants
    Odd and the Frost GiantsNeil Gaiman · 2008 Fantasy147 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  11. Anansi Boys
    Anansi BoysNeil Gaiman · 2005 Fantasy965 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  12. Fortunately, the Milk
    Fortunately, the MilkNeil Gaiman · 2013 Science fiction228 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  13. Fragile Things
    Fragile ThingsNeil Gaiman · 2006 Short stories275 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  14. InterWorld
    InterWorldNeil Gaiman · 2007 Fantasy102 ratings
    7.67.6 / 10

Other books by Neil Gaiman

Titles we know of but do not rank — they have not gathered enough reader ratings, or our sources do not agree on where they belong.

  • 1985Ghastly Beyond Belief
  • 1987Violent Cases
  • 1988Black Orchid
  • 1988Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion
  • 1992Signal to Noise
  • 1993The Books of Magic
  • 1993The Sandman: Fables & Reflections
  • 1993Angels and Visitations
  • 1993Death: The High Cost of Living
  • 1994The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch
  • 1995Cinnamon
  • 1996The Sandman: Season of Mists
  • 1996Death: The Time of Your Life
  • 1997The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish
  • 1997The Sandman: The Wake
  • 1997The Wake
  • 1998Neil Gaiman's Only the End of the World Again
  • 1998Smoke and Mirrors
  • 1999The Sandman: The Dream Hunters
  • 2001Harlequin Valentine
  • 2002A Walking Tour of the Shambles
  • 2003The Wolves in the Walls
  • 20031602
  • 2003McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales
  • 2003The Sandman: Endless Nights
  • 2003The Sandman: The Doll's House
  • 2004Creatures of the Night
  • 2005The Last Temptation
  • 2007M Is for Magic
  • 2007The Neil Gaiman Reader
  • 2007The Witch's Headstone
  • 2009Blueberry Girl
  • 2009Crazy Hair
  • 2011The Urban Fantasy Anthology
  • 2011A Little Gold Book of Ghastly Stuff
  • 2013The Sleeper and the Spindle
  • 2015Trigger Warning
  • 2015Eternity's Wheel
  • 2016The View From the Cheap Seats
  • 2018The Sandman: Dream Country
  • 2020The Sandman: Brief Lives
  • 2020Pirate Stew
  • 2021The Complete American Gods
  • Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere
  • Snow Glass Apples
  • Murder Mysteries A Play For Voices
  • Under My Hat

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