Order of C.S. Lewis Books

Born in Ireland in 1898, C.S. Lewis became one of the most beloved authors of fantasy literature, earning worldwide recognition for his masterpiece series The Chronicles of Narnia. Though he passed away in 1963, Lewis left behind an impressive literary legacy that spans both fiction and non-fiction, with much of his work aimed at young readers and woven through with Christian symbolism and themes.

Lewis shared a remarkable friendship with fellow fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien during their time as colleagues at Oxford University. In a twist of historical timing, Lewis died on November 22, 1963—the very same day that claimed both President John F. Kennedy and author Aldous Huxley.

Lewis's writing career began in 1933 with The Pilgrim's Regress, and his creative output spanned science fiction and fantasy alongside his theological works. Remarkably, new Lewis material continues to surface and find publication even decades after his death, testament to his prolific nature as a writer.

His published fiction appears chronologically below:

Please note: Perelandra was also released under the title Voyage to Venus. Additionally, Screwtape Proposes a Toast served as a later addition to The Screwtape Letters.

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Magician's NephewThe Magician's Nephew
1955
2
The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
1950
3
The Horse and His BoyThe Horse and His Boy
1954
4
Prince CaspianPrince Caspian
1951
5
The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1952
6
The Silver ChairThe Silver Chair
1953
7
The Last BattleThe Last Battle
1956

Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Magician's NephewThe Magician's Nephew
1955
2
The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
1950
3
The Horse and His BoyThe Horse and His Boy
1954
4
Prince CaspianPrince Caspian
1951
5
The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1952
6
The Silver ChairThe Silver Chair
1953
7
The Last BattleThe Last Battle
1956

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
George MacDonaldGeorge MacDonald
1946
2
The 12th-Century RenaissanceThe 12th-Century Renaissance
1969
3
The Late Great FutureThe Late Great Future
1976
4
Over the RainbowOver the Rainbow
1983
5
The Unicorn TreasuryThe Unicorn Treasury
1988
6
Horse & Pony StoriesHorse & Pony Stories
1992
7
SpellboundSpellbound
1995
8
We Remember C. S. Lewis: Essays & MemoirsWe Remember C. S. Lewis: Essays & Memoirs
2001
9
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and ChristmasWatch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
2001
10
Mere ChristiansMere Christians
2009
11
Plough Quarterly No. 8: Who Is My NeighborPlough Quarterly No. 8: Who Is My Neighbor
2016
12
Called to CommunityCalled to Community
2016
13
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount TogetherFollowing the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together
2021
14
Finding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & TrueFinding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & True
2023

Publication Order of Collections

#TitleYearBuy
1
Of Other Worlds: Essays and StoriesOf Other Worlds: Essays and Stories
1966
2
The Dark Tower: And Other StoriesThe Dark Tower: And Other Stories
1977
3
Of This and Other WorldsOf This and Other Worlds
1982
4
Boxen: Childhood Chronicles Before NarniaBoxen: Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia
1985

Publication Order of Cosmic Trilogy Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Out of the Silent PlanetOut of the Silent Planet
1938
2
Perelandra / Voyage to VenusPerelandra / Voyage to Venus
1944
3
That Hideous Strength / The Tortured PlanetThat Hideous Strength / The Tortured Planet
1945

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic NovelThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel
1995

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Problem of PainThe Problem of Pain
1940
2
Case for ChristianityCase for Christianity
1942
3
Mere ChristianityMere Christianity
1943
4
The Abolition of ManThe Abolition of Man
1943
5
English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding DramaEnglish Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama
1944
6
MiraclesMiracles
1947
7
What Christians BelieveWhat Christians Believe
1952
8
Surprised by JoySurprised by Joy
1955
9
Reflections on the PsalmsReflections on the Psalms
1958
10
The Four LovesThe Four Loves
1960
11
A Grief ObservedA Grief Observed
1961
12
Letters to MalcolmLetters to Malcolm
1964
13
Christian ReflectionsChristian Reflections
1967
14
God in the DockGod in the Dock
1971
15
The Joyful ChristianThe Joyful Christian
1977
16
The Business of HeavenThe Business of Heaven
1984
17
All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C. S. Lewis, 1922-1927All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C. S. Lewis, 1922-1927
1991
18
C.S. Lewis on GriefC.S. Lewis on Grief
1998
19
A Year with C.S. LewisA Year with C.S. Lewis
2003
20
From Narnia To Space OdysseyFrom Narnia To Space Odyssey
2003
21
C. S. Lewis's Lost Aeneid: Arms and the ExileC. S. Lewis's Lost Aeneid: Arms and the Exile
2011
22
The Weight of GloryThe Weight of Glory
2016
23
How to Be a ChristianHow to Be a Christian
2018
24
The Reading LifeThe Reading Life
2019
25
On WritingOn Writing
2022

Publication Order of Poetry Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Spirits in BondageSpirits in Bondage
1919
2
PoemsPoems
1964
3
Narrative PoemsNarrative Poems
1969

Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
1950
2
Prince CaspianPrince Caspian
1951
3
The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1952
4
The Silver ChairThe Silver Chair
1953
5
The Horse and His BoyThe Horse and His Boy
1954
6
The Magician's NephewThe Magician's Nephew
1955
7
The Last BattleThe Last Battle
1956

Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Companion Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Book of NarniansA Book of Narnians
1950

Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Lucy Steps Through the WardrobeLucy Steps Through the Wardrobe
1997
2
Edmund and the White WitchEdmund and the White Witch
1997
3
AslanAslan
1998
4
Aslan's TriumphAslan's Triumph
1998
5
Uncle Andrew's TroublesUncle Andrew's Troubles
1998
6
The Wood Between the WorldsThe Wood Between the Worlds
1999

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Pilgrim's RegressThe Pilgrim's Regress
1933
2
The Screwtape LettersThe Screwtape Letters
1942
3
The Great DivorceThe Great Divorce
1945
4
Till We Have FacesTill We Have Faces
1956
5
Screwtape Proposes A ToastScrewtape Proposes A Toast
1965