D.J. Taylor Reading Order
5 series Β· 27 books
D.J. Taylor was an accomplished English writer known for his diverse contributions to both fiction and non-fiction. Renowned for his engaging narrative style, he has penned 27 books across five series, including standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies. Active from 1986 until 2019, Taylor's most notable work reflects his expertise as a critic and biographer.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1993β1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Favorite Year of Football Writing 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete12 books (1989β2019)
Start with A Vain Conceit, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Vain Conceit 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | After the War 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Thackeray 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Orwell 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Bright Young People 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | On The Corinthian Spirit 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | What You Didn't Miss 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Prose Factory 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The New Book of Snobs 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | 'Rock and Roll is Life' 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | On 1984 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Lost Girls 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | From the Heart 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1997β2014)
Start with After Bathing at Baxter's and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | After Bathing at Baxter's 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wrote for Luck 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1986β2013)
Start with Great Eastern Land, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Great Eastern Land 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Real Life 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | English Settlement 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Trespass 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Comedy Man 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Kept 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Ask Alice 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | At the Chime of a City Clock 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Derby Day 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Secondhand Daylight 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Windsor Faction 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has D.J. Taylor written?
- D.J. Taylor has written 27 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each D.J. Taylor series?
- Here are the first books in D.J. Taylor's series: Non-Fiction: A Vain Conceit; Short Story Collections: After Bathing at Baxter's.
- What order should I read D.J. Taylor's books?
- We recommend reading D.J. Taylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are D.J. Taylor's series complete?
- D.J. Taylor has 5 completed series.

