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American Gods Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of American Gods books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the American Gods series? Start with "American Gods" (2001) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete American Gods reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
American Gods
2001
Anansi Boys
2005
The Monarch of the Glen
2016
Black Dog
2016
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