Bella's story
Start with Twilight and read the four main novels before choosing any companion retellings or reference material.
Book Series · 5 Books
The Twilight Saga Books
In order from Twilight to Midnight Sun.
A four-book YA paranormal romance about Bella Swan, vampire Edward Cullen, and the dangers surrounding their relationship in Forks, Washington.
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Reading order
How to Read the Twilight Books
Read Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn in order for Bella's complete story.
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a companion novella best read after Eclipse. Midnight Sun retells Twilight from Edward's point of view, while Life and Death reimagines the first book with gender-swapped characters; both work best after Twilight. The Official Illustrated Guide is an optional reference rather than another novel.
Sources: Hachette's official Twilight Saga series, Hachette's official Twilight reading order.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The series combines intense romance with vampire attacks, blood, fights, injuries, threats, and character deaths. New Moon includes prolonged depression and reckless behavior after a breakup. Breaking Dawn includes marriage, a nonexplicit sexual relationship, pregnancy, a frightening childbirth, and body-horror elements. The central romance also includes jealousy, secrecy, and controlling or protective behavior that families may want to discuss.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$2499
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005
Twilight
A girl and a vampire's love teeters between desire and danger.
498 pages· 117,732 words· Est. 11 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Isabella Swan's life changes when she moves to rainy Forks and meets Edward Cullen, a mysterious vampire. As their connection deepens, Isabella is drawn into a world of thrilling danger and forbidden desire. With Edward's secret at risk, their love hangs in the balance, teetering on the edge of peril. Can they navigate the treacherous path between instinct and longing, or will their passion lead to destruction? Dive into a suspenseful romance where every heartbeat counts.
In reading order
The Twilight Saga Series
5 books · Published 2005–2020
#1
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Twilight
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005
A girl and a vampire's love teeters between desire and danger.
#2
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$2940
New Moon
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2006
A vampire's love leads to danger, separation, and a deadly misunderstanding.
#3
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$2184
Eclipse
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2007
A choice between love and friendship could ignite a supernatural war.
#4
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$2299
Breaking Dawn
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008
A choice between mortality and immortality could alter the fate of two worlds.
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$2659
Midnight Sun
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020
A vampire's love risks everything. Can he protect her from the darkness within?
Optional companion reading
Retellings, a Novella, and a Guide
4 books · Published 2010–2020
These books add another character's viewpoint, reimagine the opening story, explore Bree Tanner's brief life, or provide reference material; none continues the main story after Breaking Dawn.
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$1899
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2010
A newborn vampire seeks escape from a deadly coven.
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$2089
The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2011
Unlock the secrets of the Twilight Saga with this ultimate guide.
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$1697
Life and Death
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2016
A new town, a mysterious girl, and a love that could be deadly. Can Beau survive the allure of Edythe Cullen?
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$2659
Midnight Sun
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020
A vampire's love risks everything. Can he protect her from the darkness within?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Twilight Saga series?
There are 5 books in the Twilight Saga series. It began with Twilight in 2005, and the newest book, Midnight Sun, was published in 2020.
What order should you read the Twilight Saga books in?
Start with Twilight and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Twilight Saga books best for?
The series is best for ages 14–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring The Twilight Saga to life.
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