Poppy Z. Brite Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Poppy Z. Brite books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Ash of Memory, the Dust of Desire
Buy on Amazon1991
Calcutta, Lord of Nerves
Buy on Amazon1992
The Crystal Empire
Buy on Amazon2016
Last Wish & The Gulf
Buy on Amazon2016
Swamp Foetus/Wormwood
Buy on Amazon1993
His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
Are You Loathsome Tonight?/Self-Made Man
Buy on Amazon1998
The Devil You Know
Buy on Amazon2003
Used Stories
Buy on Amazon2004
Antediluvian Tales
Buy on Amazon2007
Poppy Z. Brite - Selected Stories
Buy on Amazon2016
Poppy Z. Brite:The Horror Show
Buy on Amazon2016
Doctor Brite
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Poppy Z. Brite series is publication order: 1. The Ash of Memory, the Dust of Desire (1991), 2. Calcutta, Lord of Nerves (1992), 3. The Crystal Empire (2016), 4. Last Wish & The Gulf (2016), 5. Swamp Foetus/Wormwood (1993), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Poppy Z. Brite series by Poppy Z. Brite contains 13 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Poppy Z. Brite series is written by Poppy Z. Brite. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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