How many books has Gill Hornby written?

Gill Hornby has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Gill Hornby series?

Here are the first books in Gill Hornby's series: Who Was...: Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen.

What order should I read Gill Hornby's books?

We recommend reading Gill Hornby's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Gill Hornby still writing new books?

Yes, Gill Hornby has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

Gill Hornby Reading Order

3 series · 8 books

Non-Fiction

Gill Hornby is a non-fiction author whose career spans two decades of publishing work across multiple formats. She has written numerous standalone volumes alongside contributions to the popular Who Was... educational series, bringing accessible storytelling to both adult and younger audiences. Her eight published works demonstrate a versatile approach to narrative non-fiction and biographical writing.

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#	Title
1	The Story of Jane Austen 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2013–2025)

Gill Hornby has written five standalone novels published between 2013 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hive and continuing through All Together Now, Miss Austen, Godmersham Park, and The Elopement. While Hornby is known for non-fiction work, this collection comprises independent narratives that can each be enjoyed separately.

Start with The Hive, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Hive

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#	Title
1	The Hive 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	All Together Now 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Miss Austen 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Godmersham Park 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Elopement 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Who Was... Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2006)

This two-book biographical series by Gill Hornby introduces young readers to significant historical figures through engaging narrative accounts. Published between 2005 and 2006, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen followed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Both entries are standalone biographies suitable for children discovering the lives and legacies of these influential artists.

Start with Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen and read in order.

Start this series with Jane Austen: The Girl with the Magic Pen