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Paul Murray Reading Order

3 series · 8 books

Literary Fiction

Paul Murray is an Irish author whose literary novels explore human relationships and social dynamics with dark humor and psychological depth. His works, including the acclaimed Skippy Dies and the recent The Bee Sting, demonstrate his range across contemporary fiction, from school-set narratives to family dramas set in modern Ireland. Beyond novels, Murray has established himself as an essayist and screenwriter, bringing a distinctive voice to both page and screen across his career spanning two decades.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2014)

Start with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1 and read in order.

Start this series with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1

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Cover of One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1
One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dubliners 100
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Book Slam Annual Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(With: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest) and read in order.

Start this series with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(With: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest)

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#Title
1
One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(With: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Too Much Too Young(By: David Nicholls,Jeremy Dyson,Jackie Kay,Nikesh Shukla,Patrick Neate,Emylia Hall,Craig Taylor,Diana Evans,Jesse Armstrong,Marina Lewycka)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2003–2023)

Start with An Evening of Long Goodbyes, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with An Evening of Long Goodbyes

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#Title
1
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An Evening of Long Goodbyes
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Skippy Dies
3
Cover of The Mark and the Void
The Mark and the Void
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Bee Sting
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paul Murray written?
Paul Murray has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Paul Murray series?
Here are the first books in Paul Murray's series: Anthologies: One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1; Book Slam Annual: One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(With: Irvine Welsh,Simon Armitage,Patrick Ness,Jon Ronson,William Boyd,Hari Kunzru,Joe Dunthorne,Bernardine Evaristo,Helen Oyeyemi,Richard Milward,Roger Robinson,Don Paterson,Patrick Neate,Jon McGregor,Sophie Woolley,Luke Wright,Tim Key,Kae Tempest).
What order should I read Paul Murray's books?
We recommend reading Paul Murray's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Paul Murray's series complete?
Paul Murray has 2 completed series.

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