Edward Gorey Picture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Edward Gorey Picture books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Doubtful Guest (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1957
The Object-Lesson (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1958
The Fatal Lozenge (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1961
The Sinking Spell (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1964
The Remembered Visit (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1965
The Utter Zoo (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1967
The Blue Aspic (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1968
The Other Statue (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1968
The Osbick Bird (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1970
The Sopping Thursday (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1971
The Eleventh Episode (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1971
The Lost Lions (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1973
The Glorious Nosebleed (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1974
The Twelve Terrors of Christmas
Buy on Amazon1994
The Beastly Baby (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon1995
Thoughtful Alphabets (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon2012
A Halloween Treat (By: Edward Gorey)
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Edward Gorey Picture series is publication order: 1. The Doubtful Guest (By: Edward Gorey) (1957), 2. The Object-Lesson (By: Edward Gorey) (1958), 3. The Fatal Lozenge (By: Edward Gorey) (1961), 4. The Sinking Spell (By: Edward Gorey) (1964), 5. The Remembered Visit (By: Edward Gorey) (1965), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Edward Gorey Picture series by John Updike contains 17 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Edward Gorey Picture series is written by John Updike. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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