William Boyd Reading Order
7 series · 71 books · Born 7 March 1952
William Boyd is a prolific British author known for his compelling narratives and diverse literary styles. With a career spanning from 1968 to 2026, he has written 71 books across seven series, including the popular Gabriel Dax series, as well as standalone novels, non-fiction, plays, and short story collections. His most notable work, "Any Human Heart," showcases his talent for exploring the complexities of human experience.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1991–2011)
Start with The Minerva Book of Short Stories 3, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Gabriel Dax Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with Gabriel's Moon and read in order.
James Bond Series
Likely Complete33 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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| 1 |  Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis) 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Authorized Biography of 007(By: John George Pearson) 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  License Renewed(By: John Gardner) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  For Special Services(By: John Gardner) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Icebreaker(By: John Gardner) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Role of Honor(By: John Gardner) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Nobody Lives Forever(By: John Gardner) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  No Deals, Mr. Bond(By: John Gardner) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Scorpius(By: John Gardner) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Licence to Kill(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Win, Lose or Die(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Brokenclaw(By: John Gardner) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Man from Barbarossa(By: John Gardner) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Death Is Forever(By: John Gardner) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Never Send Flowers(By: John Gardner) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  SeaFire(By: John Gardner) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  GoldenEye(By: John Gardner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Cold Fall(By: John Gardner) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Tomorrow Never Dies(By: Raymond Benson) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Zero Minus Ten(By: Raymond Benson) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Facts of Death(By: Raymond Benson) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  High Time to Kill(By: Raymond Benson) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The World is Not Enough(By: Raymond Benson) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Doubleshot(By: Raymond Benson) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Never Dream of Dying(By: Raymond Benson) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Die Another Day(By: Raymond Benson) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Man With the Red Tattoo(By: Raymond Benson) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Devil May Care(By: Sebastian Faulks) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Carte Blanche(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Solo 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Trigger Mortis(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Forever and a Day(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  With a Mind to Kill(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1998–2005)
Start with Protobiography and read in order.
Plays Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Longing 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete7 books (1981–2017)
Start with On the Yankee Station, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete19 books (1981–2022)
Start with A Good Man in Africa, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Good Man in Africa 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  An Ice-Cream War 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stars and Bars 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The New Confessions 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Brazzaville Beach 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Blue Afternoon 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Transfigured Night 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Armadillo 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Nat Tate 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Any Human Heart 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Restless 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Ordinary Thunderstorms 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Waiting for Sunrise 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Vanishing Game 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Sweet Caress 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Argument 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Love is Blind 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Trio 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Romantic 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Boyd written?
- William Boyd has written 71 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each William Boyd series?
- Here are the first books in William Boyd's series: Anthologies: The Minerva Book of Short Stories 3; Gabriel Dax: Gabriel's Moon; James Bond: Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis); Non-Fiction: Protobiography; Short Story Collections: On the Yankee Station.
- What order should I read William Boyd's books?
- We recommend reading William Boyd's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is William Boyd still writing new books?
- Yes, William Boyd has 1 ongoing series: Gabriel Dax.