Francis Spufford Reading Order
4 series · 15 books · Born 1964
Francis Spufford is an English writer who moves fluidly between rigorous historical research and imaginative fiction, creating works that read like narrative adventures grounded in factual detail. His body of work spans standalone novels, essay collections, and anthologies that explore everything from the history of technology to the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. With a background in English literature from Cambridge, Spufford brings both scholarly precision and literary skill to his examination of how humans navigate the past.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1989–2007)
Start with The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1996–2012)
Start with Cultural Babbage, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Cultural Babbage
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2016–2026)
Start with Golden Hill, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Golden Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Francis Spufford written?
- Francis Spufford has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Francis Spufford series?
- Here are the first books in Francis Spufford's series: Anthologies: The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings; Non-Fiction: Cultural Babbage.
- What order should I read Francis Spufford's books?
- We recommend reading Francis Spufford's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Francis Spufford still writing new books?
- Yes, Francis Spufford has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.