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Francis Spufford Reading Order

4 series ยท 15 books ยท Born 1964

Francis Spufford is an English writer renowned for his contributions to historical fiction and non-fiction. With a vibrant career spanning from 1989 to 2026, he has penned 15 books across four distinct series, including standalone novels and short story collections. His most celebrated work highlights his unique storytelling ability, blending rich narratives with insightful perspectives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1989โ€“2007)

Start with The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings
The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings
2
3
Cover of Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration
Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration
4
Cover of The Antarctic
The Antarctic

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (1996โ€“2012)

Start with Cultural Babbage, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cultural Babbage
Cultural Babbage
2
Cover of I May Be Some Time: The Story Behind the Antarctic Tragedy of Captain Scott
I May Be Some Time: The Story Behind the Antarctic Tragedy of Captain Scott
3
Cover of The Child that Books Built
The Child that Books Built
4
Cover of Backroom Boys
Backroom Boys
5
6
Cover of Unapologetic
Unapologetic

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2019โ€“2019)

#Title
1
Cover of True Stories and Other Essays
True Stories and Other Essays

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2016โ€“2026)

Start with Golden Hill, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Light Perpetual
Light Perpetual
3
Cahokia Jazz
4

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.

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