Peter Carey Reading Order
4 series · 25 books · Born 1943
Peter Carey was a prominent Australian novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and richly crafted stories. Over his prolific career, which spanned from 1974 to 2018, he published 25 books across various genres, including fiction, collections, and non-fiction, earning accolades like two Booker Prizes for *Oscar and Lucinda* and *True History of the Kelly Gang.* Carey's diverse body of work showcases his talent and innovation, making him a significant figure in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2000–2018)
Start with Swallowing Film Short Film Fiction, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Collections Series
Complete3 books (1974–1995)
Start with The Fat Man In History / Exotic Pleasures and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2001–2004)
Start with 30 Days in Sydney and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1981–2017)
Start with Bliss, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bliss 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Illywhacker 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Oscar and Lucinda 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Tax Inspector 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Big Bazoohley 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Jack Maggs 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  True History of the Kelly Gang 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | My Life as a Fake 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Theft 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  His Illegal Self 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Parrot and Olivier in America 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Chemistry of Tears 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Amnesia 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  A Long Way From Home 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Carey written?
- Peter Carey has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Peter Carey series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Carey's series: Anthologies: Swallowing Film Short Film Fiction; Collections: The Fat Man In History / Exotic Pleasures; Non-Fiction: 30 Days in Sydney.
- What order should I read Peter Carey's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Carey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Peter Carey's series complete?
- Peter Carey has 4 completed series.