Susanna Clarke Reading Order
4 series · 17 books · Born 01 November 1959
Susanna Clarke is a celebrated English author recognized for her contributions to the fantasy genre, particularly through her intricate storytelling and richly imagined worlds. Her most renowned work, *Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell*, released in 2004, gained critical acclaim and numerous awards. With a writing career spanning from 1996 to 2024, Clarke has authored 17 books across four series, including standalone novels and short story collections.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete13 books (1996–2021)
Start with Starlight 1, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Starlight 1 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Black Swan, White Raven 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Starlight 2 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Black Heart, Ivory Bones 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fourteenth Annual Collection 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Starlight 3 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Tails of Wonder and Imagination 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Fifteenth Annual Collection 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Secret History of Fantasy 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Happily Ever After 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Inviting Interruptions: Wonder Tales in the Twenty-First Century 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Series
Ongoing2 books (2004–2024)
Start with Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Piranesi 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susanna Clarke written?
- Susanna Clarke has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Susanna Clarke series?
- Here are the first books in Susanna Clarke's series: Anthologies: Starlight 1; Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.
- What order should I read Susanna Clarke's books?
- We recommend reading Susanna Clarke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Susanna Clarke still writing new books?
- Yes, Susanna Clarke has 1 ongoing series: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.