how many books in the you series
There are 4 books currently in the You series by Caroline Kepnes.
Quick Scoop: How many books in the You series?
As of early 2026, the main You book series consists of four published novels, all following Joe Goldberg.
- You (2014)
- Hidden Bodies (2016)
- You Love Me (2021)
- For You and Only You (2023)
A prequel titled You First has been announced/anticipated for 2026, which would bring the total to five once it’s released, but it is not yet part of the published series count.
You series at a glance
| Book # | Title | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You | 2014 | Published |
| 2 | Hidden Bodies | 2016 | Published |
| 3 | You Love Me | 2021 | Published |
| 4 | For You and Only You | 2023 | Published |
| – | You First (prequel) | Expected 2026 | Announced / anticipated |
If you’ve only watched the Netflix show, there are still four full novels worth of Joe’s much darker inner monologue waiting for you.
TL;DR: There are 4 published books in the You series, with a prequel planned that would make it 5 once released.
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