Buffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon & Schuster they are now published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment which launched in 2004. Authors who have written original novels include Mel Odom, Christopher Golden, and Nancy Holder. These Buffyverse tales take place throughout the series and are novelizations of various episodes. These Buffyverse tales take place before the television series begins (from 490 BC to fall 1996). These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 1 (from spring 1996 until spring 1997). These tales take place during Buffy Season 2, (from autumn 1997 until spring 1998). These tales take place during Buffy Season 3 (from autumn 1998 until spring 1999). These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 4, and Angel Season 1 (from autumn 1999 until spring 2000). These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 5, and Angel Season 2 (from autumn 2000 until spring 2001). These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 6, and Angel Season 3 (from autumn 2001 until spring 2002). These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 7, and Angel Season 4 (from autumn 2002 until spring [ - ]

Buffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon... [ + ]