Twilight books in order
All 4 Twilight books in order by Stephenie Meyer (2005 to 2008): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.
4 books2005 to 2008 Stephenie Meyer
Where to start
Twilight (2005)
A girl falls for the one boy whose first instinct was to kill her.
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Twilight reading order
Twilight
2005Start here
A girl falls for the one boy whose first instinct was to kill her.
Read the summaryEclipse
2007
A vampire, a werewolf, and an army of newborns all want Bella's heart—or her blood.
Read the summaryBreaking Dawn
2008
The wedding is over. The honeymoon is fatal. And Bella refuses to die human.
Read the summaryThe Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
2010Companion / novella
A newborn vampire gets three months of truth, one day of love, and a death sentence.
Read the summaryThe Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide
2011Companion / novella
The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide is a spin-off encyclopedic reference book for the Twilight Saga book series, written by Stephenie Meyer and was released on April 12, 2011.
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined
2015Companion / novella
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined is a young adult vampire-romance novel by Stephenie Meyer.
Midnight Sun
2020Companion / novella
Midnight Sun is a 2020 companion novel to the 2005 book Twilight by author Stephenie Meyer.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Twilight series?
There are 4 main books in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, published from 2005 to 2008, plus 4 companion stories.
What order should I read the Twilight books in?
The Twilight books in order: 1. Twilight (2005), 2. New Moon (2006), 3. Eclipse (2007), 4. Breaking Dawn (2008).
Which Twilight book should I read first?
Start with Twilight (2005).
Who wrote the Twilight series?
The Twilight series was written by Stephenie Meyer.
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