I Was Born for This Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of I Was Born for This books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the I Was Born for This Series

The I Was Born For This series by Alice Oseman is all about the cut and thrust of being young, pursuing your passions, and navigating the ups & downs that come with life. It starts off with a short little illustrated thing called Meeting Lister – that gives a glimpse of how Jimmy, Rowan, and Lister formed their own band, The Ark, when they were just on the cusp of their teens. Its a hoot, full of all sorts of little details that bring it all to life, and the next thing you know youre right there with the band at the start, feeling part of the excitement. The story carries on in the full length novel, I Was Born For This. Then you get to meet Angel Rahimi who is totally besotted with The Ark – her life pretty much revolves around the band – and Jimmy Kaga-Ricci, who gets to live out his dream of being the lead singer but is also dealing with some pretty real problems. When their paths cross things get a bit complicated – but also pretty thrilling – because you get to see how it feels when chasing your dreams & dealing with fame can be so very hard but also pretty darn exciting. This series is never just about the band you know – its about the big stuff that matters, like friendship, growing up, and trying to figure out where you fit in the world. And what makes it all even more special – is the way Alice Oseman tells the story, with just the right amount of humour, feeling, and honesty – so you can be laughing, crying, and just generally connecting with the characters in no time. Whether youve been a fan of The Ark from day one or are only just discovering them, you cant help but fall head over heels for these books.