Jonathan Coe Reading Order
8 series · 26 books · Born 1961-08-19
Jonathan Coe is a renowned English novelist known for his satirical style that often explores political themes. With an impressive portfolio of 26 books across 8 series, including notable works like Rotters' Club and The Winshaw Legacy, he has made significant contributions to contemporary literature since 1987. Coe continues to captivate readers with his standalone novels, short stories, and collections, actively writing through 2024.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ox-Tales: Earth 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  9th and 13th 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1992–2004)
Start with Humphrey Bogart: Take It & Like It and read in order.
Rotters' Club Series
Complete3 books (2001–2018)
Start with The Rotters' Club and read in order.
Save the Story Series
Complete4 books (2010–2011)
Start with The Story of Cyrano de Bergerac(By: Stefano Benni), the first of 4 books in the Save the Story series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2012–2012)
Start with Pentatonic and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (1987–2024)
Start with The Accidental Woman, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Accidental Woman 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Touch of Love 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Dwarves of Death 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The House of Sleep 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Rain Before it Falls 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Expo 58 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mr Wilder & Me 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Bournville 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Proof of My Innocence 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Winshaw Legacy Series
Complete2 books (1994–2015)
Start with What a Carve Up! / The Winshaw Legacy and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jonathan Coe written?
- Jonathan Coe has written 26 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Jonathan Coe series?
- Here are the first books in Jonathan Coe's series: Non-Fiction: Humphrey Bogart: Take It & Like It; Rotters' Club: The Rotters' Club; Save the Story: The Story of Cyrano de Bergerac(By: Stefano Benni); Short Stories/Novellas: Pentatonic; The Winshaw Legacy: What a Carve Up! / The Winshaw Legacy.
- What order should I read Jonathan Coe's books?
- We recommend reading Jonathan Coe's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jonathan Coe still writing new books?
- Yes, Jonathan Coe has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.