BookBingeThe Giver Books in Order
The short answer
Lois Lowry · 4 books
- How many books?
- There are 4 books in The Giver series, published 1993–2012.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Son (2012).
- Where to start
- Start with The Giver (1993).
About 990 pages — roughly 16 hours of reading
A boy in a colorless utopia discovers the memories of the world before Sameness.
Here is the complete The Giver reading order — all 4 books by Lois Lowry, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The GiverJonas is selected to receive the community's memories from the old Receiver.1993200 pages
- Gathering BlueKira, a crippled girl in a primitive future, is chosen for her artistic gift.2000219 pages
- MessengerMatty, of Gathering Blue, lives in Village — the only sanctuary that still takes outcasts.2004175 pages
- SonClaire's child was taken from her in Jonas's community.2012397 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Giver books are there?
There are 4 books in The Giver series by Lois Lowry, from The Giver (1993) to Son (2012). Together they run to about 990 pages.
Is The Giver series finished?
Yes. Lois Lowry completed the series with Son in 2012; all 4 books are out now.
What is the first Giver book?
The Giver (1993) is book one, at 200 pages. Jonas is selected to receive the community's memories from the old Receiver.
Should I read The Giver series in publication order?
Yes. For The Giver series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Giver (1993) through Son (2012).
How long does it take to read all Giver books?
About 990 pages across 4 books — roughly 16 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Son (397 pages); the shortest is Messenger (175 pages).