Graeme Simsion Reading Order
7 series · 64 books · Born 1956
Graeme Simsion is a New Zealand-born author and screenwriter whose debut novel The Rosie Project became an international bestseller, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction. His work blends literary sensibility with accessible storytelling, spanning character-driven novels featuring memorable protagonists like the socially awkward Don Tillman alongside thoughtful non-fiction explorations of mental health and personal development. Across multiple series and standalone works, Simsion has built a diverse catalog that demonstrates his versatility as both a novelist and playwright, appealing to readers who appreciate humor, emotional depth, and intelligent narratives about human connection.
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Don Tillman Series
Complete3 books (2013–2019)
The Don Tillman series is a three-book literary fiction saga completed between 2013 and 2019. Read the novels in publication order: The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect, and The Rosie Result. This finished series should be approached sequentially as each book builds on the previous installment.
Start with The Rosie Project and read in order.
Start this series with The Rosie Project
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Menzies Mental Health Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Graeme Simsion's Menzies Mental Health series, written in collaboration with Anne Buist, consists of three books beginning with The Glass House in 2024 and continuing with The Oasis in 2025, with The General Hospital forthcoming. This ongoing series blends literary fiction with non-fiction elements and should be read in publication order to follow the narrative progression. The books explore mental health through interconnected stories set within Australia's mental health institutions.
Start with The Glass House(With: Anne Buist) and read in order.
Start this series with The Glass House(With: Anne Buist)
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Likely Complete2 books (2019–2022)
Graeme Simsion's non-fiction series consists of two books published between 2019 and 2022, both best read in publication order. The series appears to be complete. Don Tillman's Standardized Meal System should be read first, followed by The Novel Project.
Start with Don Tillman’s Standardized Meal System and read in order.
Start this series with Don Tillman’s Standardized Meal System
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Complete1 book (2016–2016)
The Morgan Kaufmann in Data Management Systems Series
Complete52 books (1992–2010)
The Morgan Kaufmann in Data Management Systems is a 52-book technical series covering database design, management, and optimization published between 1992 and 2010. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Building an Object-Oriented Database System. Individual volumes explore topics including data modeling, SQL programming, distributed algorithms, transaction processing, and database tuning, with contributions from leading computer scientists and database experts. This collection serves as a comprehensive reference library for professionals and researchers in data management systems.
Start with Building an Object-Oriented Database System(By: François Bancilhon,Claude Delobel,Paris Kanellakis), the first of 52 books in the The Morgan Kaufmann in Data Management Systems series.
Start this series with Building an Object-Oriented Database System(By: François Bancilhon,Claude Delobel,Paris Kanellakis)
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Two Steps Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2021)
Graeme Simsion's Two Steps series consists of two literary fiction novels published between 2017 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Two Steps Forward followed by Two Steps Onward. Both entries in this standalone-adjacent series offer insights into human relationships and personal growth through Simsion's characteristic narrative style.
Start with Two Steps Forward and read in order.
Start this series with Two Steps Forward
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Graeme Simsion written?
- Graeme Simsion has written 64 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Graeme Simsion series?
- Here are the first books in Graeme Simsion's series: Don Tillman: The Rosie Project; Menzies Mental Health: The Glass House(With: Anne Buist); Non-Fiction: Don Tillman’s Standardized Meal System; The Morgan Kaufmann in Data Management Systems: Building an Object-Oriented Database System(By: François Bancilhon,Claude Delobel,Paris Kanellakis); Two Steps: Two Steps Forward.
- What order should I read Graeme Simsion's books?
- We recommend reading Graeme Simsion's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Graeme Simsion still writing new books?
- Yes, Graeme Simsion has 1 ongoing series: Menzies Mental Health.