Arnold Wesker books in order
British dramatist
- Lived
- 1932–2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 24
Arnold Wesker published 6 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 11 other books, beginning with Roots (1959). The best-known is Love Letters on Blue Paper (1974).
Updated September 2026
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Love Letters on Blue Paper
Arnold Wesker's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Journalists (1979)
Merchant, The (1983)
The Birth of Shylock and the Death of Zero Mostel (1997)
Wesker Plays (1999)
Arnold Wesker Plays: Two: One Woman Plays (2001)
Honey (2005)
Novellas in order
Fatlips (1978)
Short story collections in order
Love Letters on Blue Paper (1974)
Said the Old Man to the Young Man (1978)
Non-fiction in order
As Much as I Dare (1994)
Social Plays (2009)
Plays in order
I'm Talking About Jerusalem (1960)
Chicken Soup with Barley (1961)
Other books in order
Roots (1959)
Chips with Everything (1962)
The Four Seasons (1966)
The Kitchen (1966)
Their Very Own and Golden City (1966)
Fears of Fragmentation (1970)
The Friends (1970)
The Old Ones (1972)
The Merchant (1977)
The Wedding Feast (1977)
Caritas (1981)
About Arnold Wesker
Sir Arnold Wesker was an English dramatist. He was the author of 50 plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, much journalism and a book on the subject, a children's book, some poetry, and other assorted writings. His plays have been translated into 20 languages, and performed worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arnold Wesker FAQ
- How many books has Arnold Wesker written?
- Arnold Wesker published 6 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arnold Wesker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love Letters on Blue Paper.
- What is Arnold Wesker's last book?
- Social Plays (2009).
- What is Arnold Wesker's most famous book?
- Love Letters on Blue Paper (1974) is Arnold Wesker's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.