Sarah Perry Reading Order
5 series · 9 books
Sarah Perry is an English author known for blending literary sophistication with atmospheric storytelling across her novels published since 2014. Her work explores themes of history, mythology, and psychological unease, earning international recognition with translations in over two dozen languages. Perry's distinctive style combines meticulous prose with haunting narratives, as seen in acclaimed titles like The Essex Serpent and Melmoth.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing2 books (2020–2025)
Sarah Perry's non-fiction series comprises two books published between 2020 and 2025, with more entries planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Essex Girls followed by Death of an Ordinary Man. This ongoing collection explores true stories and real events through Perry's distinctive literary perspective, blending rigorous research with compelling narrative technique.
Start with Essex Girls and read in order.
Start this series with Essex Girls
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Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2014–2024)
Sarah Perry has written four standalone novels across horror, literary fiction, and non-fiction from 2014 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These books—After Me Comes the Flood, The Essex Serpent, Melmoth, and Enlightenment—should be read in publication order, though each novel stands alone as an independent work. Perry's diverse collection offers readers distinct narratives unconnected by shared characters or worlds, making them accessible entry points into her writing at any title.
Start with After Me Comes the Flood, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with After Me Comes the Flood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sarah Perry written?
- Sarah Perry has written 9 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sarah Perry series?
- Here are the first books in Sarah Perry's series: Non-Fiction: Essex Girls.
- What order should I read Sarah Perry's books?
- We recommend reading Sarah Perry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sarah Perry still writing new books?
- Yes, Sarah Perry has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels.