William Nicholson Reading Order
8 series · 42 books
William Nicholson was a prolific British author known for his contributions to both fiction and non-fiction, spanning from the early 20th century until 2019. With 42 books across eight series, including the compelling "All The Hopeful Lovers," "Noble Warriors Trilogy," and "The Wind on Fire Trilogy," he captivated audiences with his engaging storytelling. A distinguished screenwriter and playwright, Nicholson's versatility and creativity have solidified his reputation in the literary world.
All The Hopeful Lovers Series
Complete3 books (2008–2012)
Start with The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life and read in order.
Margery Williams Bianco's Childrens Series
Complete9 books (1922–1939)
Start with The Velveteen Rabbit(With: Margery Williams Bianco,Dalton Downey), the first of 9 books in the Margery Williams Bianco's Childrens series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Velveteen Rabbit(With: Margery Williams Bianco,Dalton Downey) 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Little Wooden Doll(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Poor Cecco(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Skin Horse(By: Margery Williams Bianco,Pamela Bianco) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Street of Little Shops(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Hurdy-Gurdy Man(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  More About Animals(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Tales From A Finnish Fireside(By: James Cloyd Bowman,Margery Williams Bianco) 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Other People's Houses(By: Margery Williams Bianco) 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
Noble Warriors Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2005–2007)
Start with Seeker and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1979–2019)
Start with The Seventh Level, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Seventh Level 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Plain But Full Exposition of the Catechism of the Church of England Enjoyned to Be Learned of Every Child Before He Be Brought to Be Confirmed by the Bishop / Collected Out of the Best Catechists by William Lord Bishop of Glocester. 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Some Other Day .. 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Memoirs and Travels of Mauritius Augustus, Count de Benyowsky 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Square Book of Animals 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Life of William Nicholson, 1753–1815 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  American Edition Of The British Encyclopedia 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The British Encyclopedia 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The British Encyclopedia, Or, Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The First Principles Of Chemistry 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete4 books (1989–2011)
Start with Shadowlands, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (2004–2017)
Start with The Society of Others, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Wind on Fire Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2000–2002)
Start with The Wind Singer and read in order.
William Nicholson Poems Series
Complete2 books (1999–2019)
Start with Collected Poems and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Nicholson written?
- William Nicholson has written 42 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1922 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each William Nicholson series?
- Here are the first books in William Nicholson's series: All The Hopeful Lovers: The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life; Margery Williams Bianco's Childrens: The Velveteen Rabbit(With: Margery Williams Bianco,Dalton Downey); Noble Warriors Trilogy: Seeker; Non-Fiction: The Seventh Level; Plays: Shadowlands.
- What order should I read William Nicholson's books?
- We recommend reading William Nicholson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William Nicholson's series complete?
- William Nicholson has 8 completed series.