Julian Barnes Books in Order
Julian Barnes is a celebrated English writer of postmodernism, crafting intricate narratives that delve into the complexities of human experience. A three-time Man Booker Prize shortlistee, Barnes has garnered widespread recognition for his thought-provoking works, including Flaubert's Parrot, England, England, and Arthur & George. His crowning achievement, The Sense of an Ending, secured him the prestigious prize in 2011. Under the pseudonym Dan Kavanagh, Barnes has also explored the realm of crime fiction. A former lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary and literary editor, Barnes has now dedicated himself to writing full-time. His work is deeply influenced by his academic background and personal experiences, which are often intertwined with his writing.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Julian Barnes
- #1AmazonLetters From London(1995)
- #2AmazonSomething to Declare(2002)
- #3AmazonThe Pedant in the Kitchen(2003)
- #4AmazonNothing to be Frightened Of(2008)
- #5AmazonDeath(2008)
- #6AmazonKeeping an Eye Open(2011)
- #7AmazonA Life with Books(2012)
- #8AmazonThrough the Window(2012)
- #9AmazonLevels of Life(2013)
- #10AmazonThe Man in the Red Coat(2019)
- #11AmazonChanging My Mind(2025)
- #12AmazonThe Lemon Table(2004)
- #13AmazonPulse(2011)
- #14AmazonBest of Young British Novelists(1983)
- #15AmazonThe Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories(1987)
- #16AmazonSecret Ingredients(2007)
- #17AmazonBirds of Prey(2010)
- #18AmazonStories to Get You Through the Night(2010)
- #19AmazonThe Library Book(2012)
- #20AmazonThat Glimpse of Truth(2014)
- #21AmazonLives of Houses(2020)
- #1AmazonMetroland(1980)
- #2AmazonBefore She Met Me(1982)
- #3AmazonFlaubert's Parrot(1984)
- #4AmazonStaring at the Sun(1986)
- #5AmazonA History of the World in 10½Chapters(1989)
- #6AmazonThe Porcupine(1992)
- #7AmazonEngland, England(1998)
- #8AmazonArthur & George(2005)
- #9AmazonThe Sense of an Ending(2011)
- #10AmazonThe Noise of Time(2016)
- #11AmazonThe Only Story(2018)
- #12AmazonElizabeth Finch(2022)
- #13AmazonDeparture(2026)
About Julian Barnes
Julian Barnes is a celebrated English writer of postmodernism, crafting intricate narratives that delve into the complexities of human experience. A three-time Man Booker Prize shortlistee, Barnes has garnered widespread recognition for his thought-provoking works, including Flaubert's Parrot, England, England, and Arthur & George. His crowning achievement, The Sense of an Ending, secured him the prestigious prize in 2011. Under the pseudonym Dan Kavanagh, Barnes has also explored the realm of crime fiction. A former lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary and literary editor, Barnes has now dedicated himself to writing full-time. His work is deeply influenced by his academic background and personal experiences, which are often intertwined with his writing.
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