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Pat Barker

Pat Barker Reading Order

6 series · 19 books · Born 1943-05-08

Non-Fiction

Pat Barker is an English novelist renowned for exploring the psychological aftermath of conflict and trauma through meticulously researched historical fiction. Her acclaimed Regeneration Trilogy established her reputation for examining how individuals process war's devastating impact, while her more recent Trojan War cycle reimagines classical mythology from previously silenced perspectives. Across nearly four decades of writing, Barker has consistently crafted narratives that probe memory, resilience, and the recovery process following collective and personal catastrophe.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1983–2008)

Start with Best of Young British Novelists and read in order.

Start this series with Best of Young British Novelists

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Best of Young British Novelists
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Great Basin: People and Place in Ancient Times
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Brooke Family Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2015)

Start with Life Class and read in order.

Start this series with Life Class

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

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Regeneration Series

Complete

3 books (1991–1995)

Start with Regeneration and read in order.

Start this series with Regeneration

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Regeneration
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Eye in the Door
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Ghost Road
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1982–2003)

Start with Union Street, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Union Street

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Union Street
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Blow Your House Down
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Century's Daughter / Liza's England
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Man Who Wasn't There
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Another World
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Border Crossing
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Double Vision
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Women Of Troy Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

Start with The Silence of the Girls and read in order.

Start this series with The Silence of the Girls

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The Silence of the Girls
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Women of Troy
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Voyage Home
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Pat Barker written?
Pat Barker has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Pat Barker series?
Here are the first books in Pat Barker's series: Anthologies: Best of Young British Novelists; Brooke Family: Life Class; Regeneration: Regeneration; Women Of Troy: The Silence of the Girls.
What order should I read Pat Barker's books?
We recommend reading Pat Barker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Pat Barker still writing new books?
Yes, Pat Barker has 1 ongoing series: Women Of Troy.

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