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Elizabeth Jane Howard Reading Order

5 series · 23 books · Born 1923

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Elizabeth Jane Howard was a distinguished English author celebrated for her contributions to literary fiction. Renowned for her evocative storytelling and rich character development, she penned a total of 23 books, encompassing five series, standalone novels, short story collections, nonfiction, and anthologies. Her most notable work is the acclaimed Cazalet Chronicles, which has captivated readers since its debut alongside her active writing career spanning from 1950 to 2026.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1964–1987)

Start with The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories
The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories
1964Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Virago Book of Ghost Stories
The Virago Book of Ghost Stories
1987Buy 🇺🇸

Cazalet Chronicles Series

Ongoing

6 books (1990–2026)

Start with The Light Years, the first of 6 books in the Cazalet Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Light Years
The Light Years
1990Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Marking Time
Marking Time
1991Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Confusion
Confusion
1993Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Casting Off
Casting Off
1995Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of All Change
All Change
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Golden Hours(By: Louisa Young)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2002–2002)

#Title
1
Cover of Slipstream
Slipstream
2002Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1951–2003)

Start with We Are For The Dark, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
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We Are For The Dark
1951Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of MR Wrong
MR Wrong
1973Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Marriage
Marriage
1998Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Three Miles Up and Other Strange Stories
Three Miles Up and Other Strange Stories
2003Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1950–2017)

Start with The Beautiful Visit, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Beautiful Visit
The Beautiful Visit
1950Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Long View
The Long View
1956Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Sea Change
The Sea Change
1959Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of After Julius
After Julius
1965Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Something In Disguise
1969Buy 🇺🇸
6
Odd Girl Out
1972Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Getting It Right
Getting It Right
1998Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Falling
Falling
1999Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Love All
Love All
2008Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse
The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Jane Howard written?
Elizabeth Jane Howard has written 23 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1950 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Elizabeth Jane Howard series?
Here are the first books in Elizabeth Jane Howard's series: Anthologies: The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories; Cazalet Chronicles: The Light Years; Short Story Collections: We Are For The Dark.
What order should I read Elizabeth Jane Howard's books?
We recommend reading Elizabeth Jane Howard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Elizabeth Jane Howard still writing new books?
Yes, Elizabeth Jane Howard has 1 ongoing series: Cazalet Chronicles.

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