How many books has David Nicholls written?

David Nicholls has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2024.

What order should I read David Nicholls's books?

We recommend reading David Nicholls's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is David Nicholls still writing new books?

Yes, David Nicholls has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

David Nicholls Reading Order

3 series · 9 books · Born 1966

Literary Fiction

David Nicholls is a British author and screenwriter known for literary fiction that explores contemporary relationships and life's pivotal moments with warmth and humor. His career spans both page and screen, drawing on his theatrical background and international experience to craft emotionally resonant standalone novels and short fiction collections. Since 2003, Nicholls has built a reputation for characters and stories that resonate with readers seeking intelligent, character-driven narratives about connection, family, and personal transformation.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	Too Much Too Young 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Book Slam Annual Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

The Book Slam Annual is a two-book complete series edited by David Nicholls, featuring collections of original writing from acclaimed British and Irish authors. Published in 2011 and 2012, the series brings together diverse literary voices including Irvine Welsh, Patrick Ness, and many other notable writers for each volume. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with One for the Trouble in 2011 and continuing to Too Much Too Young in 2012.

Start with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(By: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Paul Murray,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest) and read in order.

Start this series with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(By: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Paul Murray,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest)

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1	One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(By: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Paul Murray,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Too Much Too Young(With: Jeremy Dyson,Jackie Kay,Nikesh Shukla,Patrick Neate,Emylia Hall,Craig Taylor,Diana Evans,Jesse Armstrong,Marina Lewycka) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2003–2024)

David Nicholls has written six literary fiction novels published between 2003 and 2024, each standing alone as an independent story. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Starter for Ten (also titled A Question for Attraction), followed by The Understudy, One Day, Us, Sweet Sorrow, and You Are Here. While each novel can be enjoyed separately, reading them in the order they were released provides insight into the author's evolving style and themes across two decades of writing.

Start with Starter for Ten / A Question for Attraction, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Starter for Ten / A Question for Attraction