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William Nicholson Reading Order

8 series · 42 books

Literary FictionNon-FictionYoung Adult

William Nicholson is a British author and screenwriter whose career spans literary fiction, young adult fantasy, and non-fiction across more than 40 books. Known for his versatility across multiple genres, he has gained recognition in both literature and film, earning two Oscar nominations for his screenwriting work. His notable series include the Noble Warriors Trilogy for young adult readers and The All The Hopeful Lovers collection, alongside numerous plays and biographical works that showcase his narrative range.

All The Hopeful Lovers Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2012)

Start with The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life and read in order.

Start this series with The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life

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#Title
1
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The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
All The Hopeful Lovers
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Margery Williams Bianco's Childrens Series

Complete

9 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.

Start this series with The Velveteen Rabbit(With: Margery Williams Bianco,Dalton Downey)

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1
The Velveteen Rabbit(With: Margery Williams Bianco,Dalton Downey)
1922Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Little Wooden Doll(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Poor Cecco(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Skin Horse(By: Margery Williams Bianco,Pamela Bianco)
1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Street of Little Shops(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1932Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Hurdy-Gurdy Man(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1933Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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More About Animals(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1934Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Tales From A Finnish Fireside(By: James Cloyd Bowman,Margery Williams Bianco)
1936Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Other People's Houses(By: Margery Williams Bianco)
1939Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Noble Warriors Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with Seeker and read in order.

Start this series with Seeker

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1
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2
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3
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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

10 books (1979–2019)

Start with The Seventh Level, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with The Seventh Level

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#Title
1
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The Seventh Level
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Some Other Day ..
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Memoirs and Travels of Mauritius Augustus, Count de Benyowsky
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Square Book of Animals
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Life of William Nicholson, 1753–1815
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of American Edition Of The British Encyclopedia
American Edition Of The British Encyclopedia
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The British Encyclopedia
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The British Encyclopedia, Or, Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The First Principles Of Chemistry
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

4 books (1989–2011)

Start with Shadowlands, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.

Start this series with Shadowlands

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1
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2
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Katherine Howard
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Retreat from Moscow
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (2004–2017)

Start with The Society of Others, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Society of Others

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1
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The Society of Others
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Trial of True Love
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Rich and Mad
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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I Could Love You
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Golden Hour
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
7
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Amherst / The Lovers of Amherst
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Adventures in Modern Marriage
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Wind on Fire Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Start with The Wind Singer and read in order.

Start this series with The Wind Singer

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1
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The Wind Singer
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Slaves of the Mastery
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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William Nicholson Poems Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2019)

Start with Collected Poems and read in order.

Start this series with Collected Poems

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#Title
1
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Collected Poems
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Hour of Magic and Other Poems
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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