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Shannon Hale Books in Order

Shannon Hale is a New York Times best-selling author of numerous young adult novels, including the critically acclaimed Princess Academy and multiple award-winning Book of a Thousand Days. Her highly regarded Books of Bayern series showcases her mastery of fantasy storytelling. In addition to her young adult works, Hale has written three novels for adults, including the highly anticipated Midnight in Austenland, a companion to the hit novel Austenland. She has also collaborated with her husband, Dean Hale, on the bestselling graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack. Based in Utah, Hale lives with her family, which includes four young children and a beloved pet.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Shannon Hale's book series? Shannon Hale has written 14 book series. The most notable is the Austenland series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Shannon Hale

  • #1
    Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld (With: Dean Hale) cover
    Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld (With: Dean Hale)(2021)
  • #2
    Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons (With: Dean Hale) cover
    Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons (With: Dean Hale)(2022)
  • #1
    The Princess in Black cover
    The Princess in Black(2014)
  • #2
    The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party cover
    The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party(2015)
  • #3
    The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde cover
    The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde(2016)
  • #4
    The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation cover
    The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation(2016)
  • #5
    The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate cover
    The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate(2017)
  • #6
    The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare cover
    The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare(2018)
  • #7
    The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle cover
    The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle(2019)
  • #8
    The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus cover
    The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus(2020)
  • #9
    The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem cover
    The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem(2020)
  • #10
    The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess cover
    The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess(2022)
  • #11
    The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink cover
    The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink(2023)
  • #12
    The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe cover
    The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe(2024)

About Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale is a New York Times best-selling author of numerous young adult novels, including the critically acclaimed Princess Academy and multiple award-winning Book of a Thousand Days. Her highly regarded Books of Bayern series showcases her mastery of fantasy storytelling. In addition to her young adult works, Hale has written three novels for adults, including the highly anticipated Midnight in Austenland, a companion to the hit novel Austenland. She has also collaborated with her husband, Dean Hale, on the bestselling graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack. Based in Utah, Hale lives with her family, which includes four young children and a beloved pet.

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