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Once Upon a Short Story Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Once Upon a Short Story 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 Once Upon a Short Story series? Start with "The Grandmother with Enormous Eyes" (2019) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Once Upon a Short Story reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Grandmother with Enormous Eyes
2019
A Gown of Spider Silk
2019
The Bruised Princess
2019
The Dwarf Ring
2019
The Curse of Gold
2019
Swan Song
2019
The Princess and the Lamp
2020
The Woman with the Spindle
2020
The Cat and His Servant
2021
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