J.M. Barrie Reading Order
9 series · 45 books
J.M. Barrie was a prolific Scottish author known for his enchanting storytelling and imaginative works, particularly in the realm of children's literature and drama. With a legacy of 45 books spanning nine series—including celebrated titles like Peter Pan, Sentimental Tommy, and Thrums—Barrie's influence endures in both standalone novels and a variety of short stories and novellas. His creative output flourished from 1887 until 2018, captivating readers across generations.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Victorian Stories: Anthology 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (1901–1901)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Boy Castaways of Black Lake Island 1901Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1896–2018)
Start with Margaret Ogilvy, And Others, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Peter Pan Series
Complete5 books (1902–1994)
Start with The Little White Bird, the first of 5 books in the Peter Pan series.
Plays Series
Complete17 books (1891–2013)
Start with Ibsen's Ghost, the first of 17 books in the Plays series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ibsen's Ghost 1891Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Lady's Shoe 1893Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jane Annie Or, the Good Conduct Prize 1893Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Alice Sit by the Fire 1905Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  What Every Woman Knows 1908Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Pantaloon 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Rosalind 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Will 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Echoes of the War 1918Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Courage 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Mary Rose A Play In Three Acts 1924Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Representative Plays by J. M. Barrie 1926Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Dear Brutus, And Other Plays 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  What Every Woman Knows, And Other Plays 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Shall We Join the Ladies? and Other One-Act Plays 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Earliest Plays of J. M. Barrie 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sentimental Tommy Series
Complete2 books (1896–1900)
Start with Sentimental Tommy and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete7 books (1892–2017)
Start with A Holiday in Bed, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1887–1927)
Start with Better Dead, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Thrums Series
Complete3 books (1888–1892)
Start with Auld Licht Idylls and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has J.M. Barrie written?
- J.M. Barrie has written 45 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1887 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each J.M. Barrie series?
- Here are the first books in J.M. Barrie's series: Non-Fiction: Margaret Ogilvy, And Others; Peter Pan: The Little White Bird; Plays: Ibsen's Ghost; Sentimental Tommy: Sentimental Tommy; Short Stories/Novellas: A Holiday in Bed.
- What order should I read J.M. Barrie's books?
- We recommend reading J.M. Barrie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are J.M. Barrie's series complete?
- J.M. Barrie has 9 completed series.