Lev Grossman

Frequently asked questions

• What is the reading order for The Magicians series?

  The Magicians series should be read in the following order: The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land. While each book has its own arc, they build upon each other chronologically.

• Has The Magicians series been adapted?

  The Magicians series was adapted into a television show that aired for several seasons. The show broadly follows the events and characters of the books, though it takes its own creative liberties.

• What is Lev Grossman best known for?

  Lev Grossman is most widely recognized for his Magicians trilogy, which reimagines classic fantasy tropes with a darker, more adult perspective. The series gained significant critical and popular attention.

• Has Lev Grossman won any major writing awards?

  Grossman won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (now called the Astounding Award) at the 2011 World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), recognizing him as one of the field's best new writers based on his first two years of professional science fiction and fantasy publication.