
Sebastian Faulks Reading Order
9 series Β· 82 books Β· Born 20 April 1953
Sebastian Faulks is a renowned British novelist and journalist known for his evocative storytelling and exploration of human experiences. Over his prolific career from 1916 to 2023, he has authored 82 books across nine series, including the Austrian Trilogy and the French Trilogy, along with standalone novels and short stories. His most notable work is "Birdsong," a powerful narrative set during World War I that has resonated deeply with readers worldwide.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1999β2009)
Start with The Vintage Book Of War Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Vintage Book Of War Stories 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Vintage Book of War Fiction 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ox-Tales: Fire 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Austrian Trilogy Series
Likely Complete2 books (2005β2021)
Start with Human Traces and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Human Traces 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Snow Country 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
French Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1989β1998)
Start with The Girl at the Lion d'Or and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl at the Lion d'Or 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Birdsong 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Charlotte Gray 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
James Bond Series
Likely Complete33 books (1968β2022)
Start with Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis), the first of 33 books in the James Bond series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis) 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Authorized Biography of 007(By: John George Pearson) 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | License Renewed(By: John Gardner) 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | For Special Services(By: John Gardner) 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Icebreaker(By: John Gardner) 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Role of Honor(By: John Gardner) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Nobody Lives Forever(By: John Gardner) 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | No Deals, Mr. Bond(By: John Gardner) 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Scorpius(By: John Gardner) 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Licence to Kill(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Win, Lose or Die(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Brokenclaw(By: John Gardner) 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Man from Barbarossa(By: John Gardner) 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Death Is Forever(By: John Gardner) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Never Send Flowers(By: John Gardner) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | SeaFire(By: John Gardner) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | GoldenEye(By: John Gardner) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Cold Fall(By: John Gardner) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Tomorrow Never Dies(By: Raymond Benson) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Zero Minus Ten(By: Raymond Benson) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | The Facts of Death(By: Raymond Benson) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | High Time to Kill(By: Raymond Benson) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | The World is Not Enough(By: Raymond Benson) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Doubleshot(By: Raymond Benson) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Never Dream of Dying(By: Raymond Benson) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Die Another Day(By: Raymond Benson) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | The Man With the Red Tattoo(By: Raymond Benson) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Devil May Care 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Carte Blanche(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Solo(By: William Boyd) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Trigger Mortis(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Forever and a Day(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | With a Mind to Kill(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Jeeves Series
Complete24 books (1916β2013)
Start with Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest(By: P.G. Wodehouse), the first of 24 books in the Jeeves series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1916Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Leave it to Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1916Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1917Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | My Man Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1919Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Inimitable Jeeves / Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1923Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Carry On, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1925Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Very Good, Jeeves!(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1930Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Thank You, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1933Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Right Ho, Jeeves / Brinkley Manor(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1934Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Code of the Woosters(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1938Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Joy in the Morning / Jeeves in the Morning(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1947Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Mating Season(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1949Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Ring for Jeeves / The Return of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1953Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1954Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Jeeves in the Offing / How Right You Are, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1960Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Jeeves Takes Charge(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The World of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Much Obliged, Jeeves / Jeeves and the Tie That Binds(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Aunts Aren't Gentlemen / The Cat-Nappers(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Jeeves in the Springtime & Other Stories(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | The Aunt and the Sluggard(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Jeeves and the Wedding Bells 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Rallying Round Old George(By: P.G. Wodehouse) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1996β2014)
Start with The Fatal Englishman, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Fatal Englishman 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Faulks on Fiction 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Broken World: Letters, Diaries and Memories of the Great War 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Great War in Portraits 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Pistache Series
Complete2 books (2006β2011)
Start with Pistache and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pistache 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Pistache Returns 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2014β2018)
Start with Jack Firebrace's War and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Firebrace's War 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | War 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1984β2023)
Start with A Trick Of The Light, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Trick Of The Light 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Fool's Alphabet 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | On Green Dolphin Street 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Engleby 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Week in December 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Possible Life 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Where My Heart Used to Beat 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Paris Echo 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Seventh Son 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sebastian Faulks written?
- Sebastian Faulks has written 82 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1916 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Sebastian Faulks series?
- Here are the first books in Sebastian Faulks's series: Anthologies: The Vintage Book Of War Stories; Austrian Trilogy: Human Traces; French Trilogy: The Girl at the Lion d'Or; James Bond: Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis); Jeeves: Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest(By: P.G. Wodehouse).
- What order should I read Sebastian Faulks's books?
- We recommend reading Sebastian Faulks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sebastian Faulks's series complete?
- Sebastian Faulks has 6 completed series.

