As of July 2017, there are 92 Anne McCaffrey books in print, including her work as a co-author. This number includes her books in the Dragonriders of Pern series, as well as her other standalone novels and short story collections. McCaffrey is one of the most prolific science fiction and fantasy authors of all time, and her work continues to be widely read and loved by fans around the world.
Other related questions:
How many books are in the Pern series?
There are twenty-three books in the Pern series.
What is the order of Anne McCaffrey books?
The order of Anne McCaffrey books is as follows:
1. Dragonflight
2. Dragonquest
3. The White Dragon
4. Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern
5. Nerilka’s Story
6. Dragonsdawn
7. The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall
8. The Second Chronicles of Pern: Red Star Rising
9. The Third Chronicles of Pern: All the Weyrs of Pern
10. The Dragonbooks of Pern: The White Dragon / Moreta / Nerilka’s Story
11. The Harper Hall Trilogy: Dragonsong / Dragonsinger / Dragondrums
12. The Rowan
13. Damia
14. Lyon’s Pride
15. The Tower and the Hive
16. Acorna
17. Acorna’s Quest
18. Acorna’s World
19. Acorna’s Search
20. Acorna’s Rebels
21. Acorna: The Unicorn Girl
22. The Crystal Singer Trilogy: Crystal Singer / Killashandra / Crystal Line
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What order should I read Dragonriders of Pern?
There is no one definitive answer to this question, as different people may have different preferences. However, many fans of the Dragonriders of Pern series recommend reading the books in chronological order, rather than the order in which they were published. This way, readers can experience the story as it unfolds chronologically, rather than jumping back and forth in time.
Bibliography
- Anne McCaffrey – Book Series In Order
- Anne McCaffrey Books In Publication & Chronological Order
- Dragonriders of Pern – Wikipedia
- List of Pern books – Wikipedia