Anita Brookner Reading Order
4 series · 31 books
Anita Brookner was an acclaimed English novelist and art historian known for her introspective storytelling and nuanced character studies. Over her writing career from 1981 to 2011, she authored 31 books across four series, including standalone novels, short stories, non-fiction, and anthologies. Her most celebrated work, Hotel du Lac, won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1984, solidifying her place in literary history.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Granta 13: After the Revolution 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1987–2000)
Start with Jacques-Louis David and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | At the Hairdresser's 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete26 books (1981–2009)
Start with A Start in Life, the first of 26 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Start in Life 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Providence 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Look at Me 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Hotel du Lac 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Family And Friends 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Misalliance 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Friend From England 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Latecomers 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Lewis Percy 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Debut 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Closed Eye 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Brief Lives 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Fraud 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Family Romance 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Dolly 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Private View 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Incidents in the Rue Laugier 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Altered States 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Visitors 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Falling Slowly 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Undue Influence 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Bay of Angels 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Making Things Better / The Next Big Thing 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Rules of Engagement 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Leaving Home 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Strangers 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anita Brookner written?
- Anita Brookner has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each Anita Brookner series?
- Here are the first books in Anita Brookner's series: Non-Fiction: Jacques-Louis David.
- What order should I read Anita Brookner's books?
- We recommend reading Anita Brookner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Anita Brookner's series complete?
- Anita Brookner has 4 completed series.