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Alan Bradley Reading Order

3 series ยท 15 books

Alan Bradley is a Canadian author celebrated for his engaging mystery novels, particularly the Flavia de Luce series. With a prolific career spanning from 1989 to 2024, he has published 15 books across three series, including non-fiction and anthologies. His first book, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, has garnered critical acclaim and solidified his reputation in the literary world.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011โ€“2011)

#Title
1
Cover of A Study in Sherlock
A Study in Sherlock

Flavia de Luce Series

Ongoing

12 books (2009โ€“2024)

Start with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, the first of 12 books in the Flavia de Luce series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
2
Cover of The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag
3
Cover of A Red Herring Without Mustard
A Red Herring Without Mustard
4
Cover of I Am Half-Sick of Shadows
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows
5
Cover of Speaking from Among the Bones
Speaking from Among the Bones
6
The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse
7
Cover of The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
8
Cover of As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust
9
Cover of Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
10
Cover of The Grave's a Fine and Private Place
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place
11
Cover of The Golden Tresses of the Dead
The Golden Tresses of the Dead
12
What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1989โ€“2006)

Start with Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock
Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock
2
Cover of The Shoebox Bible
The Shoebox Bible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alan Bradley written?
Alan Bradley has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Alan Bradley series?
Here are the first books in Alan Bradley's series: Flavia de Luce: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie; Non-Fiction: Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock.
What order should I read Alan Bradley's books?
We recommend reading Alan Bradley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alan Bradley still writing new books?
Yes, Alan Bradley has 1 ongoing series: Flavia de Luce.

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