Peter Mayle Reading Order
6 series · 54 books · Born 1939-06-14
Peter Mayle was a British writer renowned for his engaging narrative style and keen observations of life in France. Over his prolific career, which spanned from 1975 to 2018, he authored 54 books across six series, including the popular Sam Levitt series and several standalone novels. His most notable work, "A Year in Provence," captures the charm of French country life and has endeared him to readers worldwide.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete29 books (1975–2014)
Start with 'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty, the first of 29 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  'Will I Go To Heaven?' 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  'Where Did I Come From?' 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  'Will I Like It?' 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  How To Be a Pregnant Father 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Baby Taming 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Divorce Can Happen to Nice People 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Great Moments in Baby History 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Congratulations, You're Not Pregnant 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  We're Not Pregnant 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Grown-Ups and Other Problems: Help for Small People in a Big World 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  From Here to Maternity 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Thirsty Work 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Honeymoon Book 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Anything But Rover 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Sweet Dreams and Monsters 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Why Are We Getting a Divorce? 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Scruffs The Alternative Dog Show 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Dangerous Candy 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Acquired Tastes 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Expensive Habits 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Provence 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Provence A-Z 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Provence from the Air 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  A Dog's Life 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  French Lessons / Bon Appetit 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Confessions of a French Baker 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Up the Agency 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Provence in Ten Easy Lessons 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete3 books (1980–1988)
Start with The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy and read in order.
Provence Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1989–2018)
Start with A Year in Provence, the first of 4 books in the Provence Non-Fiction series.
Sam Levitt Series
Complete4 books (2009–2015)
Start with The Vintage Caper, the first of 4 books in the Sam Levitt series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1993–2013)
Start with Hotel Pastis, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wicked Willie Series
Complete9 books (1984–1991)
Start with Man's Best Friend, the first of 9 books in the Wicked Willie series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Man's Best Friend 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Twinkle Winkle: Man's Best Friend and Your Star Signs 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Wicked Willie's Guide to Women: A Worm's Eye View of the Fair Sex 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Wicked Willie's Low-Down on Men 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The World According to Wicked Willie 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Willie's Away! 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dear Willie 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Wicked Willie Stand Up Comic 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Willie's Leg-Over Handbook 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Mayle written?
- Peter Mayle has written 54 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Peter Mayle series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Mayle's series: Non-Fiction: 'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty; Picture: The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy; Provence Non-Fiction: A Year in Provence; Sam Levitt: The Vintage Caper; Wicked Willie: Man's Best Friend.
- What order should I read Peter Mayle's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Mayle's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Peter Mayle's series complete?
- Peter Mayle has 6 completed series.