James Bradley Reading Order
5 series ยท 19 books
James Bradley is a prolific author known for his contributions to speculative fiction, with a recognizable style that intertwines thought-provoking themes and engaging narratives. Over his career spanning from 1994 to 2025, he has penned 19 books across five series, including the popular "The Change," as well as numerous standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies. His notable works reflect a deep exploration of complex concepts within the genre, captivating readers worldwide.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete7 books (2011โ2022)
Start with 10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2011, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | 10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2011 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Best Australian Stories 2012 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Best Australian Stories 2013 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Writing a Novel Anthology, 2013 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Writing a Novel Anthology, 2014 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Where There's Smoke: Outstanding Short Stories by Australian Men 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Tomorrow's Parties: Life in the Anthropocene 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (1994โ1994)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Paper Nautilus 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012โ2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Beauty's Sister 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (1997โ2025)
Start with Wrack, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Wrack 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Deep Field 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Resurrectionist 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Clade 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Ghost Species 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Deep Water 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Landfall 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Change Series
Likely Complete3 books (2017โ2023)
Start with The Silent Invasion and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Silent Invasion 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Buried Ark 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | A Vastness of Stars 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Bradley written?
- James Bradley has written 19 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each James Bradley series?
- Here are the first books in James Bradley's series: Anthologies: 10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2011; The Change: The Silent Invasion.
- What order should I read James Bradley's books?
- We recommend reading James Bradley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is James Bradley still writing new books?
- Yes, James Bradley has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

