How many books has Susanna Clarke written?

Susanna Clarke has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.

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.

Susanna Clarke Reading Order

4 series · 18 books · Born 1959-11-01

Fantasy

Susanna Clarke is an English fantasy author celebrated for her meticulous, atmospheric prose and richly imagined alternate worlds. Her landmark novel Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, which spent over a decade in development, earned the Hugo Award and established her as a major voice in contemporary fantasy literature. Clarke has since produced acclaimed short stories and novels that showcase her gift for weaving historical detail with magical elements, creating immersive narratives that blur the boundaries between reality and enchantment.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

13 books (1996–2021)

Start with Starlight 1, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.

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#	Title
1	Starlight 1 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Black Swan, White Raven 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Starlight 2 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Black Heart, Ivory Bones 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Fourteenth Annual Collection 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Starlight 3 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Tails of Wonder and Imagination 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Fifteenth Annual Collection 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Secret History of Fantasy 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Happily Ever After 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Inviting Interruptions: Wonder Tales in the Twenty-First Century 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Series

Ongoing

3 books (2004–2026)

Start with Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and read in order.

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#	Title
1	Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wood at Midwinter 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#	Title
1	The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series