An Invisible Library Novel — by Genevieve Cogman

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  The Invisible Library
  

  • Jun-2016
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  Book - 1
  

  Collecting books can be a dangerous prospect in this fun, time-traveling, fantasy adventure from a spectacular debut author. One thing any Librarian will tell you: the truth is much stranger than fiction... Irene is a professional spy for the...

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  The Masked City
  

  • Sep-2016
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  Book - 2
  

  Librarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library. The written word is mightier than the sword -- most of the time... Working in an alternate version ...

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  The Burning Page
  

  • Jan-2017
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  Book - 3
  

  Librarian spy Irene and her apprentice Kai return for another adventure, third in the bibliophilic fantasy series from the author of The Masked City. Never judge a book by its cover... Due to her involvement in an unfortunate set of mishaps b...

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  The Lost Plot
  

  • Jan-2018
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  Book - 4
  

  After being commissioned to find a rare book, Librarian Irene and her assistant, Kai, head to Prohibition-era New York and are thrust into the middle of a political fight with dragons, mobsters, and Fae. In a 1920s-esque New York, Prohibition is i...

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  The Mortal Word
  

  • Nov-2018
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  Book - 5
  

  In the latest novel in Genevieve Cogman's historical fantasy series, the fate of worlds lies in the balance. When a dragon is murdered at a peace conference, time-travelling Librarian spy Irene must solve the case to keep the balance between order, c...

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  The Secret Chapter
  

  • Jan-2020
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  Book - 6
  

  Time-travelling, dimension-jumping, Librarian-spy Irene and dragon-prince Kai will have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heist -- or risk the wrath of a dangerous villain with a secret island lair.A Librarian's w...

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  The Dark Archive
  

  • Dec-2020
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  Book - 7
  

  A professional spy for a mysterious Library which harvests fiction from different realities, Irene faces a series of assassination attempts that threaten to destroy her and everything she has worked for.Irene is teaching her new assistant the fundame...

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  The Untold Story
  

  • Jan-2022
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  Book - 8
  

  In this thrilling historical fantasy, time-traveling Librarian spy Irene will need to delve deep into a tangled web of loyalty and power to keep her friends safe. Irene is trying to learn the truth about Alberich-and the possibility that he's ...

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Series Premise

The Invisible Library series follows Irene and her companions as they retrieve dangerous books from parallel worlds and navigate the complex politics of dragons and fae. The books combine adventure, intrigue, and multiverse exploration.

Invisible Library Series Reading Order

Publication order gives the best experience with the Invisible Library series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a distinct mission or threat. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series. Readers miss important context for Irene’s growth, her partnership with Kai, and the larger Library politics if they read out of order.

Explanation of reading order types

Invisible Library Series Characters

Irene serves as the central protagonist, a skilled and resourceful Librarian. She is joined by Kai, a dragon, and other allies whose roles and relationships evolve throughout the series.

Setting of the Invisible Library Series

The series is set across countless alternate worlds connected by the Invisible Library, featuring Victorian-inspired realms, steampunk settings, and magical societies.

Tone & Themes of the Invisible Library Series

The tone mixes adventure, wit, and intrigue with a touch of romance. Central themes include the power of stories and knowledge, loyalty and duty, cultural understanding between species, and finding one’s place in a vast multiverse.

Is the Invisible Library Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy book-centered fantasy, multiverse adventures, and stories with clever librarians facing supernatural dangers.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Contains moderate violence and peril; suitable for young adult and adult readers.

The Invisible Library series delivers exciting book-hunting missions within a continuing character-driven storyline. Following publication order allows readers to fully experience Irene’s development and relationships. The blend of magic, books, and multiverse exploration creates a distinctive and delightful fantasy series.