Anita Brookner Books in Order
Anita Brookner is a British novelist celebrated for her insightful portrayals of the human condition. Her writing career spans over four decades, marked by numerous critically acclaimed novels. Her debut novel, <i>A Start In Life</i>, was published in 1981, but it was her fourth novel, <i>Hotel du Lac</i>, that catapulted her to international acclaim, earning the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 1984. Brookner's subsequent works, including <i>Strangers</i> (2009), shortlisted for the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and <i>Fraud</i> (1992), have solidified her reputation as a masterful storyteller. She also holds the distinction of being the first female Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University, underscoring her contributions to the literary and academic communities.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Anita Brookner
- #1AmazonA Start in Life(1981)
- #2AmazonProvidence(1982)
- #3AmazonLook at Me(1983)
- #4AmazonHotel du Lac(1984)
- #5AmazonFamily And Friends(1985)
- #6AmazonA Misalliance(1986)
- #7AmazonA Friend From England(1987)
- #8AmazonLatecomers(1988)
- #9AmazonLewis Percy(1989)
- #10AmazonThe Debut(1990)
- #11AmazonA Closed Eye(1991)
- #12AmazonFraud(1992)
- #13AmazonBrief Lives(1992)
- #14AmazonA Family Romance(1993)
- #15AmazonDolly(1994)
- #16AmazonA Private View(1995)
- #17AmazonIncidents in the Rue Laugier(1995)
- #18AmazonAltered States(1996)
- #19AmazonVisitors(1997)
- #20AmazonFalling Slowly(1998)
- #21AmazonUndue Influence(1999)
- #22AmazonThe Bay of Angels(2001)
- #23AmazonMaking Things Better / The Next Big Thing(2002)
- #24AmazonThe Rules of Engagement(2003)
- #25AmazonLeaving Home(2005)
- #26AmazonStrangers(2009)
- #27AmazonAt the Hairdresser's(2011)
About Anita Brookner
Anita Brookner is a British novelist celebrated for her insightful portrayals of the human condition. Her writing career spans over four decades, marked by numerous critically acclaimed novels. Her debut novel, <i>A Start In Life</i>, was published in 1981, but it was her fourth novel, <i>Hotel du Lac</i>, that catapulted her to international acclaim, earning the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 1984. Brookner's subsequent works, including <i>Strangers</i> (2009), shortlisted for the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and <i>Fraud</i> (1992), have solidified her reputation as a masterful storyteller. She also holds the distinction of being the first female Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University, underscoring her contributions to the literary and academic communities.
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