Ben Aaronovitch Reading Order
9 series · 321 books · Born 1964-02-22
Ben Aaronovitch is a prolific British author and screenwriter who rose to prominence through his work on cult television series including Doctor Who and Casualty. His versatile career spans screenwriting, novelizations, and original fiction across science fiction and fantasy, with a particular strength in serialized storytelling that has earned him a devoted following among genre fans. Best known for his extensive contributions to the Doctor Who expanded universe and his work on the New Adventures series, Aaronovitch has built a reputation for sharp dialogue and imaginative world-building across more than three hundred published works.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2005–2007)
Start with Something Changed and read in order.
Start this series with Something Changed
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Bernice Summerfield Series
Complete10 books (2005–2012)
Start with The Big Hunt(By: Lance Parkin), the first of 10 books in the Bernice Summerfield series.
Start this series with The Big Hunt(By: Lance Parkin)
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Blake's 7: Classic Audio Adventures Series
Likely Complete16 books (2005–2021)
Start with The Radio Adventures(By: Barry Letts), the first of 16 books in the Blake's 7: Classic Audio Adventures series.
Start this series with The Radio Adventures(By: Barry Letts)
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Doctor Who Novelizations Series
Ongoing174 books (1964–2026)
Start with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker), the first of 174 books in the Doctor Who Novelizations series.
Start this series with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker)
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Doctor Who: New Adventures Series
Ongoing60 books (1990–2024)
Start with Cybermen, the first of 60 books in the Doctor Who: New Adventures series.
Start this series with Cybermen
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Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Series
Complete3 books (2018–2018)
Start with Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1 and read in order.
Start this series with Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudiblePC Peter Grant / Rivers of London Series
Ongoing31 books (2011–2025)
Start with Moon Over Soho, the first of 31 books in the PC Peter Grant / Rivers of London series.
Start this series with Moon Over Soho
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Professor Bernice Summerfield Anthologies Series
Complete12 books (2002–2018)
Start with A Life of Surprises(By: Justin Richards), the first of 12 books in the Professor Bernice Summerfield Anthologies series.
Start this series with A Life of Surprises(By: Justin Richards)
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Rivers of London / Peter Grant Graphic Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2013–2024)
Start with Body Work, the first of 12 books in the Rivers of London / Peter Grant Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with Body Work
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ben Aaronovitch written?
- Ben Aaronovitch has written 321 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ben Aaronovitch series?
- Here are the first books in Ben Aaronovitch's series: Anthologies: Something Changed; Bernice Summerfield: The Big Hunt(By: Lance Parkin); Blake's 7: Classic Audio Adventures: The Radio Adventures(By: Barry Letts); Doctor Who Novelizations: Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker); Doctor Who: New Adventures: Cybermen.
- What order should I read Ben Aaronovitch's books?
- We recommend reading Ben Aaronovitch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ben Aaronovitch still writing new books?
- Yes, Ben Aaronovitch has 4 ongoing series: Doctor Who Novelizations, Doctor Who: New Adventures, PC Peter Grant / Rivers of London, Rivers of London / Peter Grant Graphic Novels.