Author's Choice Monthly Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Author's Choice Monthly books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Old Funny Stuff (By: George Alec Effinger)
Buy on Amazon1989
Daily Voices (By: Lisa Goldstein)
Buy on Amazon1989
Heroines (By: James Patrick Kelly)
Buy on Amazon1990
Peripheral Vision
Buy on Amazon1990
Swatting at the Cosmos (By: James K. Morrow)
Buy on Amazon1990
Neon Twilight (By: Edward Bryant)
Buy on Amazon1990
Tales from a Vanished Country (By: Elizabeth Lynn)
Buy on Amazon1990
True Minds (By: Spider Robinson)
Buy on Amazon1990
Hedgework & Guessery (By: Charles de Lint)
Buy on Amazon1991
Unthreatened by the Morning Light (By: Karl Edward Wagner)
Buy on Amazon1991
Stories by Mama Lansdales Youngest Boy (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
Buy on Amazon1991
Nine Hard Questions About the Nature of the Universe (By: Lewis Shiner)
Buy on Amazon1991
It's Been Fun (By: Esther M. Friesner)
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Author's Choice Monthly series is publication order: 1. The Old Funny Stuff (By: George Alec Effinger) (1989), 2. Daily Voices (By: Lisa Goldstein) (1989), 3. Heroines (By: James Patrick Kelly) (1990), 4. Peripheral Vision (1990), 5. Swatting at the Cosmos (By: James K. Morrow) (1990), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Author's Choice Monthly series by Karen Joy Fowler contains 13 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Author's Choice Monthly series is written by Karen Joy Fowler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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