Richard Adams Reading Order
9 series · 35 books · Born 9 May 1920
Richard Adams was a prolific English author known for his captivating storytelling and engaging narratives. Over his career, which spanned from 1909 to 2023, he published 35 works across nine series, including the beloved classic *Watership Down*, as well as the Beklan Empire series, standalone novels, short story collections, and graphic novels. His contributions to literature reflect his mastery in creating richly imagined worlds and memorable characters.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1909–1986)
Start with Grimm's Fairy Tales, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Beklan Empire Series
Complete2 books (1974–1984)
Start with Shardik and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Watership Down: The Graphic Novel 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
James Sturm Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1988–2023)
Start with The Adventures of Down and Out Dawg(By: James Sturm), the first of 9 books in the James Sturm Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Adventures of Down and Out Dawg(By: James Sturm) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Seam(By: James Sturm) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Sight Unseen(By: James Sturm) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Market Day(By: James Sturm) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Ape & Armadillo Take Over The World(By: James Sturm) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Birdsong(By: James Sturm) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Off Season(By: James Sturm) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow(By: James Sturm) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Watership Down: The Graphic Novel(With: James Sturm) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1975–1990)
Start with Nature Through the Seasons, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Picture Series
Complete2 books (1977–2017)
Start with The Ship's Cat and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1980–1980)
Start with The Iron Wolf and Other Stories and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1976–2006)
Start with The Tyger Voyage, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Watership Down Series
Complete2 books (1972–1996)
Start with Watership Down and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Adams written?
- Richard Adams has written 35 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1909 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Richard Adams series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Adams's series: Anthologies: Grimm's Fairy Tales; Beklan Empire: Shardik; James Sturm Graphic Novels: The Adventures of Down and Out Dawg(By: James Sturm); Non-Fiction: Nature Through the Seasons; Picture: The Ship's Cat.
- What order should I read Richard Adams's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Adams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Adams's series complete?
- Richard Adams has 8 completed series.