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Sebastian Faulks

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

Complete

3 books (1999–2009)

Start with The Vintage Book Of War Stories and read in order.

#Title
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Cover of The Vintage Book Of War Stories
The Vintage Book Of War Stories
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Cover of The Vintage Book of War Fiction
The Vintage Book of War Fiction
3
Cover of Ox-Tales: Fire
Ox-Tales: Fire

Austrian Trilogy Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2005–2021)

Start with Human Traces and read in order.

#Title
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Human Traces
2
Cover of Snow Country
Snow Country

French Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1989–1998)

Start with The Girl at the Lion d'Or and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Girl at the Lion d'Or
The Girl at the Lion d'Or
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3
Cover of Charlotte Gray
Charlotte Gray

James Bond Series

Likely Complete

33 books (1968–2022)

Start with Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis), the first of 33 books in the James Bond series.

#Title
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Cover of Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis)
Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis)
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The Authorized Biography of 007(By: John George Pearson)
3
Cover of License Renewed(By: John Gardner)
License Renewed(By: John Gardner)
4
Cover of For Special Services(By: John Gardner)
For Special Services(By: John Gardner)
5
Cover of Icebreaker(By: John Gardner)
Icebreaker(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Role of Honor(By: John Gardner)
Role of Honor(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Nobody Lives Forever(By: John Gardner)
Nobody Lives Forever(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of No Deals, Mr. Bond(By: John Gardner)
No Deals, Mr. Bond(By: John Gardner)
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Scorpius(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Licence to Kill(By: John Gardner)
Licence to Kill(By: John Gardner)
11
Cover of Win, Lose or Die(By: John Gardner)
Win, Lose or Die(By: John Gardner)
12
Cover of Brokenclaw(By: John Gardner)
Brokenclaw(By: John Gardner)
13
Cover of The Man from Barbarossa(By: John Gardner)
The Man from Barbarossa(By: John Gardner)
14
Cover of Death Is Forever(By: John Gardner)
Death Is Forever(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Never Send Flowers(By: John Gardner)
Never Send Flowers(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of SeaFire(By: John Gardner)
SeaFire(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of GoldenEye(By: John Gardner)
GoldenEye(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Cold Fall(By: John Gardner)
Cold Fall(By: John Gardner)
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Cover of Tomorrow Never Dies(By: Raymond Benson)
Tomorrow Never Dies(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of Zero Minus Ten(By: Raymond Benson)
Zero Minus Ten(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of The Facts of Death(By: Raymond Benson)
The Facts of Death(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of High Time to Kill(By: Raymond Benson)
High Time to Kill(By: Raymond Benson)
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The World is Not Enough(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of Doubleshot(By: Raymond Benson)
Doubleshot(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of Never Dream of Dying(By: Raymond Benson)
Never Dream of Dying(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of Die Another Day(By: Raymond Benson)
Die Another Day(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of The Man With the Red Tattoo(By: Raymond Benson)
The Man With the Red Tattoo(By: Raymond Benson)
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Cover of Devil May Care
Devil May Care
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Cover of Carte Blanche(By: Jeffery Deaver)
Carte Blanche(By: Jeffery Deaver)
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Cover of Solo(By: William Boyd)
Solo(By: William Boyd)
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Cover of Trigger Mortis(By: Anthony Horowitz)
Trigger Mortis(By: Anthony Horowitz)
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Forever and a Day(By: Anthony Horowitz)
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Cover of With a Mind to Kill(By: Anthony Horowitz)
With a Mind to Kill(By: Anthony Horowitz)

Jeeves Series

Complete

24 books (1916–2013)

Start with Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest(By: P.G. Wodehouse), the first of 24 books in the Jeeves series.

#Title
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Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Leave it to Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Leave it to Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
4
Cover of My Man Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
My Man Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of The Inimitable Jeeves / Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
The Inimitable Jeeves / Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Carry On, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Carry On, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
7
Cover of Very Good, Jeeves!(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Very Good, Jeeves!(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
8
Cover of Thank You, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Thank You, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Right Ho, Jeeves / Brinkley Manor(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Right Ho, Jeeves / Brinkley Manor(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of The Code of the Woosters(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
The Code of the Woosters(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Joy in the Morning / Jeeves in the Morning(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Joy in the Morning / Jeeves in the Morning(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
12
Cover of The Mating Season(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
The Mating Season(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Ring for Jeeves / The Return of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Ring for Jeeves / The Return of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
14
Cover of Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
15
Cover of Jeeves in the Offing / How Right You Are, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Jeeves in the Offing / How Right You Are, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Jeeves Takes Charge(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of The World of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
The World of Jeeves(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Much Obliged, Jeeves / Jeeves and the Tie That Binds(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Much Obliged, Jeeves / Jeeves and the Tie That Binds(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Aunts Aren't Gentlemen / The Cat-Nappers(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Aunts Aren't Gentlemen / The Cat-Nappers(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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Cover of Jeeves in the Springtime & Other Stories(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
Jeeves in the Springtime & Other Stories(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
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The Aunt and the Sluggard(By: P.G. Wodehouse)
23
Cover of Jeeves and the Wedding Bells
Jeeves and the Wedding Bells
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Rallying Round Old George(By: P.G. Wodehouse)

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1996–2014)

Start with The Fatal Englishman, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
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The Fatal Englishman
2
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Faulks on Fiction
3
Cover of A Broken World: Letters, Diaries and Memories of the Great War
A Broken World: Letters, Diaries and Memories of the Great War
4
Cover of The Great War in Portraits
The Great War in Portraits

Pistache Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2011)

Start with Pistache and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Pistache Returns

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2018)

Start with Jack Firebrace's War and read in order.

#Title
1
Jack Firebrace's War
2

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

9 books (1984–2023)

Start with A Trick Of The Light, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
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A Trick Of The Light
2
A Fool's Alphabet
3
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On Green Dolphin Street
4
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A Week in December
6
Cover of A Possible Life
A Possible Life
7
Cover of Where My Heart Used to Beat
Where My Heart Used to Beat
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Cover of Paris Echo
Paris Echo
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Cover of The Seventh Son
The Seventh Son

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.

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