
David Mitchell Reading Order
2 series Β· 13 books Β· Born 1969-01-12
David Mitchell is an English novelist and screenwriter known for his ambitious, genre-bending literary fiction that spans multiple narratives and timeframes. His critically acclaimed works, including the inventive *number9dream* and the genre-spanning *Cloud Atlas*, both earned Booker Prize recognition and established him as one of contemporary fiction's most innovative voices. Beyond novels, Mitchell has contributed literary journalism to major publications and translated works on autism from Japanese, demonstrating a broad intellectual engagement with both creative and social themes.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (1979β2020)
Start with Science Fiction Stories, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Science Fiction Stories
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Science Fiction Stories |
| 2 | Freedom |
| 3 | I'm With the Bears |
| 4 | Freeman's Power |
| 5 | First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1999β2020)
Start with Ghostwritten, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Ghostwritten
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ghostwritten |
| 2 | Number9Dream |
| 3 | Cloud Atlas |
| 4 | Black Swan Green |
| 5 | The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet |
| 6 | The Bone Clocks |
| 7 | Slade House |
| 8 | Utopia Avenue |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Mitchell written?
- David Mitchell has written 13 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each David Mitchell series?
- Here are the first books in David Mitchell's series: Anthologies: Science Fiction Stories.
- What order should I read David Mitchell's books?
- We recommend reading David Mitchell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Mitchell's series complete?
- David Mitchell has 2 completed series.

