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A Series Of Unfortunate Events Books In Order (Full List)
A Series Of Unfortunate Events is a series of 13 books by Lemony Snicket. The first book published in the series is The Bad Beginning in 1999. Here is a complete list of A Series Of Unfortunate Events books in order.
Last update: January 11, 2024
1. The Bad Beginning (1999)
"I don't know if you've ever noticed this, but first impressions are often entirely wrong."
"The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket is a wickedly delightful tale that will transport readers to the unfortunate lives of the three Baudelaire children. Filled with dark humor, unfortunate events, and a dash of hope, this unforgettable book is the perfect beginning to a uniquely gloomy series.
- 📇 176 Pages
- 📝 44,000 - 52,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 6 Hours Reading Time
2. The Reptile Room (1999)
"Waiting is one of life’s hardships."
In "The Reptile Room," Lemony Snicket takes readers on a perilous adventure as orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire find themselves under the care of their eccentric Uncle Monty, surrounded by an array of peculiar reptiles and a sinister villain lurking in the shadows.
- 📇 192 Pages
- 📝 48,000 - 57,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 6 Hours Reading Time
3. The Wide Window (2000)
"There are few sights sadder than a ruined book."
In 'The Wide Window' by Lemony Snicket, the adventurous Baudelaire orphans find themselves under the care of their eccentric Aunt Josephine, whose love for grammar is rivalled only by the treacherous storms lurking behind her wide window.
- 📇 208 Pages
- 📝 52,000 - 62,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time
4. Miserable Mill (2000)
"If you have ever had a miserable experience, then you have probably had it said to you that you would feel better in the morning. This, of course, is utter nonsense, because a miserable experience remains a miserable experience even on the loveliest of morning."
In the fourth installment of Lemony Snicket's enchantingly dark series, the Baudelaire orphans find themselves trapped in a sinister lumber mill, where terrible secrets and treacherous schemes lurk at every turn.
- 📇 224 Pages
- 📝 56,000 - 67,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time
5. The Austere Academy (2000)
"Friends can make you feel that the world is smaller and less sneaky than it really is, because you know people who have similar experiences."
In "The Austere Academy" by Lemony Snicket, the Baudelaire orphans face their trials and tribulations at Prufrock Preparatory School, where they encounter a cruel vice principal, frightening punishments, unusual classmates, and a mysterious secret society. A darkly humorous and captivating addition to A Series of Unfortunate Events.
- 📇 221 Pages
- 📝 55,250 - 66,300 Word Count
- ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time
6. The Ersatz Elevator (2001)
"If we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives."
"The Ersatz Elevator" by Lemony Snicket is a darkly humorous and mysterious tale that follows the Baudelaire orphans as they encounter a dubious new guardian, navigate a treacherous high society, and unravel the secrets lurking within a perplexing ersatz elevator.
- 📇 259 Pages
- 📝 64,750 - 77,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time
7. The Vile Village (2001)
"It was a curious feeling, that something could be so close and so distant at the same time."
In "The Vile Village" by Lemony Snicket, the Baudelaire siblings find themselves in a dreadful village where the absurdity of rules and wickedness reach new heights. Can they navigate its treacherous secrets and escape their impending misfortune?
- 📇 256 Pages
- 📝 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time
8. The Hostile Hospital (2001)
"The sad truth is the truth is sad."
In Lemony Snicket's "The Hostile Hospital," the Baudelaire orphans find themselves caught up in a treacherous medical maze as they search for answers and desperately try to evade the clutches of the sinister Count Olaf. A thrilling addition to the Series of Unfortunate Events saga.
- 📇 272 Pages
- 📝 68,000 - 81,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time
9. The Carnivorous Carnival (2002)
"Miracles are like meatballs, because nobody can exactly agree on what they are made of, where they come from, or how often they should appear."
In "The Carnivorous Carnival" by Lemony Snicket, orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire continue their agonizing journey as they venture into a sinister carnival riddled with mysteries, treachery, and a potentially carnivorous fate.
- 📇 286 Pages
- 📝 71,500 - 85,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
10. The Slippery Slope (2003)
"Well-read people are less likely to be evil."
In "The Slippery Slope," Lemony Snicket takes readers on a perilous journey as the Baudelaire orphans face treacherous mountains, secret societies, and unexpected alliances in their quest for answers and safety. Twists and turns abound in this darkly humorous installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
- 📇 337 Pages
- 📝 84,250 - 101,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
11. The Grim Grotto (2004)
"It is one of life's bitterest truths that bedtime so often arrives just when things are really getting interesting."
In A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket takes readers on another treacherous journey with the Baudelaire orphans as they enter a grim underwater world, where danger lurks in every corner and mysteries deepens.
- 📇 323 Pages
- 📝 80,750 - 96,900 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
12. Penultimate Peril (2005)
"I suppose I'll have to add the force of gravity to my list of enemies."
In this thrilling installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events, the Baudelaire orphans find themselves in a perilous hotel that holds the key to unraveling the mysteries surrounding their parents' secrets. Will they finally discover the truth or face the ultimate peril? Lemony Snicket's suspenseful storytelling is sure to captivate readers of all ages
- 📇 368 Pages
- 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
13. The End (2006)
"Those unable to catalog the past are doomed to repeat it."
In Lemony Snicket's final installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events, "The End," the Baudelaire orphans find themselves marooned on an enigmatic island, facing danger, mystery, and their most challenging questions about life's meaning. A melancholic yet gripping conclusion to a captivating and inventive series.
- 📇 368 Pages
- 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time