Alan Sillitoe books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1928–2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 14
Alan Sillitoe published 10 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958).
Updated September 2026
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Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Alan Sillitoe's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958)
The General (1960)
Key to the Door (1961)
The Death of William Posters (1965)
A Tree on Fire (1967)
Travels in Nihilon (1971)
The Widower's Son (1976)
Her Victory (1982)
The Lost Flying Boat (1983)
The Broken Chariot (1998)
Short story collections in order
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner (1959)
The Ragman's Daughter (1963)
Alligator Playground (1997)
Non-fiction in order
Raw Material (1972)
Film and TV adaptations
- Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)Film · from Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
About Alan Sillitoe
Alan Sillitoe FRSL was an English writer and one of the so-called "angry young men" of the 1950s. He disliked the label, as did most of the other writers to whom it was applied. He is best known for his debut novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and his early short story "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner", both of which were adapted into films.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alan Sillitoe FAQ
- How many books has Alan Sillitoe written?
- Alan Sillitoe published 10 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alan Sillitoe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.
- What is Alan Sillitoe's last book?
- The Broken Chariot (1998).
- What is Alan Sillitoe's most famous book?
- Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958) is Alan Sillitoe's most widely read book.
- Which Alan Sillitoe books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (film, 1960).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.