A.S. Byatt Reading Order
6 series · 40 books
A.S. Byatt was a prolific English author whose work spanned various genres, including novels, poetry, and short stories. With a remarkable career from 1965 to 2021, she penned around 40 books across six series, with notable contributions such as The Frederica Quartet. Byatt's distinctive style often blends rich literary themes with intricate character studies, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1984–2020)
Start with The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Deadly Sins 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Mirror, Mirror on the Wall 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Mistresses of the Dark 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Ovid Metamorphosed 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The New Uncanny 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Great Modern Stories 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Short Stories: The Thoroughly Modern Collection 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Granta 115 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Women Writers' Handbook 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Likely Complete9 books (1987–2021)
Start with Sugar and Other Stories, the first of 9 books in the Collections series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1965–2018)
Start with Degrees of Freedom, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2011–2011)
Start with A Stone Woman and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1967–2011)
Start with The Game, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Frederica Quartet Series
Complete4 books (1978–2002)
Start with The Virgin in the Garden, the first of 4 books in the The Frederica Quartet series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has A.S. Byatt written?
- A.S. Byatt has written 40 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each A.S. Byatt series?
- Here are the first books in A.S. Byatt's series: Anthologies: The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories; Collections: Sugar and Other Stories; Non-Fiction: Degrees of Freedom; Short Stories/Novellas: A Stone Woman; The Frederica Quartet: The Virgin in the Garden.
- What order should I read A.S. Byatt's books?
- We recommend reading A.S. Byatt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are A.S. Byatt's series complete?
- A.S. Byatt has 5 completed series.