Twilight
The first novel in the Twilight Saga and the natural entry point to Meyer's best-known fictional world.
Author guide
Stephenie Meyer Books in Order
Stephenie Meyer is an American author whose published fiction spans young adult paranormal romance, science fiction, and adult thriller. She is best known for the Twilight Saga and also wrote The Host and The Chemist. Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature.
young adult fictionparanormal romancescience fictionthriller
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The Host
A standalone science-fiction novel unrelated to the Twilight Saga.
The Chemist
A standalone adult thriller with no series prerequisite.
Read in order
Books by series
novel-series · completed
The Twilight Saga
Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance series centered on Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and their supernatural world.
- 1 Twilight
Book 1 · novel · 2005
Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and…
- 2 New Moon
Book 2 · novel · 2006
Love stories. Horror fiction. Now in a Special Trade Demy Paperback Edition. The dramatic sequel to TWILIGHT, following the tale of Bella, a teenage girl whose love for a vampire gets her into trouble. I stuck my finger under the edge of…
- 3 Eclipse
Book 3 · novel · 2007
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for…
- 4 Breaking Dawn
Book 4 · novel · 2008
When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you…
- 5 The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella
Book companion · novella · 2010 Optional
Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger,…
- 6 The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide
Book companion · reference · 2011 Optional
This must-have edition is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in TWILIGHT, NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, and…
- 7 Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined
Book companion · novel · 2015 Optional
For fans of the worldwide phenomenon Twilight comes Stephenie Meyer's Life and Death, a compelling reimagining of the iconic love story that will surprise and enthrall readers. There are two sides to every story.... You know Bella and…
- 8 Midnight Sun
Book companion · novel · 2020 Optional
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel,…
graphic-novel-series · completed
Twilight: The Graphic Novels
Graphic novel adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight story, illustrated by Young Kim.
- 1 Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1
Book 1 · graphic-novel · 2010
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward…
- 2 Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 2
Book 2 · graphic-novel · 2011
- 3 Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 3
Book 3 · graphic-novel · 2012
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (2)
- The Host
novel · 2008
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, didn't expect to…
- The Chemist
novel · 2016
In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life. She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her…
Frequently asked questions about Stephenie Meyer
Who is Stephenie Meyer, and what is she best known for?
Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist and film producer best known for writing the Twilight Saga, a globally successful young-adult vampire-romance series.
What is Stephenie Meyer's real name, and where was she born?
Her birth name is Stephenie Morgan. She was born on December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Arizona.
How did Stephenie Meyer become a published author?
A vivid dream on June 2, 2003, inspired Meyer to begin writing Twilight. She finished the manuscript in about three months, submitted it with her sister’s encouragement, and secured publication with Little, Brown.
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What inspired Stephenie Meyer's Twilight?
Meyer says the immediate inspiration was a dream about two people talking in a meadow. She also drew on classic literature, including Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë; Edward’s name was influenced by characters created by those authors.
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What awards or recognition has Stephenie Meyer received?
Twilight was selected for the American Library Association’s Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list in 2012. Meyer’s official biography also records that USA Today named her Author of the Year in 2008.
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