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Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson Reading Order

7 series · 28 books · Born January 01, 1951

Kate Atkinson is a prominent British author known for her intricate storytelling and rich character development, spanning across various genres. Active from 1995 to 2024, she has published 28 works across seven series, including the acclaimed Jackson Brodie series and the Todd Family series, in addition to standalone novels and plays. Her debut novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, earned her the prestigious Whitbread Book of the Year Award, solidifying her place in contemporary literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2011)

Start with Freedom, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Freedom
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Midsummer Nights
2009Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Ox-Tales: Earth
2009Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Jackson Brodie Series

Ongoing

6 books (2004–2024)

Start with Case Histories, the first of 6 books in the Jackson Brodie series.

#Title
1
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Case Histories
2004Buy 🇺🇸
2
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One Good Turn
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
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When Will There Be Good News?
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Started Early, Took My Dog
2010Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Big Sky
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Death at the Sign of the Rook
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Out Of Line Series

Complete

7 books (2020–2020)

Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.

#Title
1
Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
2
Graceful Burdens(By: Roxane Gay)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Halfway to Free(By: Emma Donoghue)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Shine, Pamela! Shine!
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
Sweet Virginia(By: Caroline Kepnes)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Contractors(By: Lisa Ko)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
This Telling(By: Cheryl Strayed)
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2002–2023)

Start with Not the End of the World and read in order.

#Title
1
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Not the End of the World
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Festive Spirits
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
Normal Rules Don't Apply
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (1995–2022)

Start with Behind the Scenes at the Museum, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Behind the Scenes at the Museum
1995Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Human Croquet
1997Buy 🇺🇸
3
Emotionally Weird
2000Buy 🇺🇸
4
Transcription
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Shrines of Gaiety
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Plays Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

#Title
1
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Abandonment
2000Buy 🇺🇸

Todd Family Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

Start with Life After Life and read in order.

#Title
1
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Life After Life
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A God in Ruins
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Atkinson written?
Kate Atkinson has written 28 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Kate Atkinson series?
Here are the first books in Kate Atkinson's series: Anthologies: Freedom; Jackson Brodie: Case Histories; Out Of Line: Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill); Short Story Collections: Not the End of the World; Todd Family: Life After Life.
What order should I read Kate Atkinson's books?
We recommend reading Kate Atkinson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kate Atkinson still writing new books?
Yes, Kate Atkinson has 1 ongoing series: Jackson Brodie.

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