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Ben Elton Reading Order

4 series ยท 23 books

Ben Elton is a British author and comedian known for his sharp political satire and engaging storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1984 to 2025, he has authored 23 books across four series, including fiction, nonfiction, plays, and anthologies. His most notable work includes a diverse array of genres, showcasing his versatility and creativity as a writer.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1994โ€“1994)

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1

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

2 books (1984โ€“2025)

Start with Bachelor Boys and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Bachelor Boys
Bachelor Boys
2
What Have I Done?

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

16 books (1989โ€“2015)

Start with Stark, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
3
This Other Eden
4
5
Cover of Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past
6
Cover of Inconceivable
Inconceivable
7
8
Cover of High Society
High Society
9
10
Cover of The First Casualty
The First Casualty
11
12
13
14
Cover of Two Brothers
Two Brothers
15
Cover of Time and Time Again
Time and Time Again
16
Cover of Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis

Standalone Plays Series

Complete

4 books (1990โ€“2018)

Start with Gasping, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Plays series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Ben Elton Plays 1
Ben Elton Plays 1
3
4
Cover of Upstart Crow
Upstart Crow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ben Elton written?
Ben Elton has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ben Elton series?
Here are the first books in Ben Elton's series: Non-Fiction: Bachelor Boys; Standalone Plays: Gasping.
What order should I read Ben Elton's books?
We recommend reading Ben Elton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ben Elton still writing new books?
Yes, Ben Elton has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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