Five Towns Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Five Towns books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Man from the North
Buy on Amazon1898
Anna of the Five Towns / Cupid and Commonsense
Buy on Amazon1902
Tales of the Five Towns
Buy on Amazon1905
The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
Buy on Amazon1907
The Old Wives' Tale
Buy on Amazon1908
The Card / Denry the Audacious
Buy on Amazon1911
The Matador of the Five Towns
Buy on Amazon1912
The Old Adam
Buy on Amazon1913
Married Life / The Regent
Buy on Amazon1913
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Five Towns series is publication order: 1. A Man from the North (1898), 2. Anna of the Five Towns / Cupid and Commonsense (1902), 3. Tales of the Five Towns (1905), 4. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns (1907), 5. The Old Wives' Tale (1908), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Five Towns series by Arnold Bennett contains 9 books. The series began in 1898 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Five Towns series is written by Arnold Bennett. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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