Loved Good Omens? Here's Your Guide to Getting Into Neil Gaiman's Books
There really is something for everyone.
If Good Omens left you wanting more from Neil Gaiman, you're probably wondering where to start. With such a vast bibliography of great writing, there is no single answer to that question.
Gaiman has written poetry, novels, short stories, children's books, non-fiction and graphic novels. So the first thing you might have to do is decide which one you like best.
Of course, a collection of short stories would be the obvious first step, as these will give you a taste of his work. His most famous short stories are Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things and Trigger Warning. So anything that includes these is a good place to start.
If you want to introduce your children to Neil Gaiman, he wrote Coraline, which was made into a film that many children will be familiar with. But there's also a book called The Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish. And let's face it, the title alone makes you want to read it.
Fans of graphic novels should start with the Sandman series. This is one of his most acclaimed bodies of work and was one of the first graphic novels to appear on the New York Times bestseller list. The series is a reinvention of the DC Comics hero of the same name and will appeal to readers who enjoy this genre.
If you're looking for something a little more Good Omens, Neverwhere is for you. It's another story that combines the real world with a world that only exists in the author's head and on the pages of his books. Neverwhere is also available as a graphic novel. For fans of George R.R. Martin's work, there's a short sequel called How the Marquis Got His Coat Back, written by Gaiman and edited by the Game of Thrones author.
Gaiman's other popular works include The Ocean at the End of the Lane and American Gods. If you saw the TV adaptation and didn't like it, don't be put off. The consensus among fans of Neil Gaiman's books is that the show didn't do justice to the source material.
And if audiobooks are your thing (they should be), the author reads most of his titles himself. So you can have a fantastic story told by the voice of the man who made it up. Pure bliss!