James Kelman Reading Order
1 series · 36 books
James Kelman is a Scottish author known for his impactful novels and short stories, often centered around the complex inner lives of working-class characters. His distinctive style captures the intricacies of social interactions and authority, primarily in the backdrop of Glasgow. With a prolific portfolio of 47 works, including a significant series and numerous standalone novels, Kelman has been active in the literary scene from 1987 to 2006, earning acclaim for his notable contributions to contemporary fiction.
Standalone Novels Series
36 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "And the judges said" |
| 2 | A CHANCER |
| 3 | A chancer |
| 4 | A disaffection |
| 5 | An East End anthology |
| 6 | An old pub near the angel |
| 7 | And the Judges Said... |
| 8 | Close Season |
| 9 | Dirt road |
| 10 | Essays and Stories P/B Kelman |
| 11 | Fighting for survival |
| 12 | Greyhound for breakfast |
| 13 | How Late It Was, How Late |
| 14 | If It Is Still Your Life |
| 15 | If it is your life |
| 16 | Kieron Smith, boy |
| 17 | Lean Tales |
| 18 | Lean tales |
| 19 | Mo Said She Was Quirky |
| 20 | Not not while the giro |
| 21 | Novel |
| 22 | Review of Contemporary Fiction - Henry Green, James Kelman, Ariel Dorfman |
| 23 | Selected Stories |
| 24 | Short tales from the night shift |
| 25 | Some recent attacks |
| 26 | That was a shiver |
| 27 | The Burn |
| 28 | The busconductor Hines |
| 29 | The good times |
| 30 | Translated Accounts |
| 31 | Translated accounts |
| 32 | Untitled Novel (1995) P/B Kelman |
| 33 | Untitled Novel (1997) |
| 34 | You have to be careful in the land of the free |
| 35 | How late it was, how late 1996 |
| 36 | Born up a close 2006 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Kelman written?
- James Kelman has written 36 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2006.

