Beryl Bainbridge books in order
English writer
- Lived
- 1932–2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
Beryl Bainbridge published 17 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Harriet Said - (1972). The best-known is The Bottle Factory Outing (1975).
Updated September 2026
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The Bottle Factory Outing
Beryl Bainbridge's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Harriet Said - (1972)
The Dressmaker (1973)
Sweet William (1975)
The Bottle Factory Outing (Jan 1975)
A Quiet Life (1976)
Injury Time (1977)
Young Adolf (1978)
Another Part Of The Wood (1979)
Winter Garden (1980)
A Weekend with Claude (1981)
Watson's Apology (1984)
Forever England (1987)
An Awfully Big Adventure (1989)
The Birthday Boys (Dec 1991)
Every Man for Himself (1996)
Master Georgie (Oct 1998)
According to Queeney (2001)
Novellas in order
Mum and Mr. Armitage (1985)
Non-fiction in order
English Journey (1984)
Other books in order
Filthy Lucre (1988)
Film and TV adaptations
- An Awfully Big Adventure (1995)Film · from An Awfully Big Adventure
About Beryl Bainbridge
Dame Beryl Margaret Bainbridge was an English writer. She was primarily known for her works of psychological fiction, often macabre tales set among the English working class. She won the Whitbread Awards prize for best novel in 1977 and 1996, and was nominated six times for the Booker Prize. She was described in 2007 as a national treasure. In 2008, The Times named Bainbridge on their list of the "50 greatest British writers since 1945".
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Beryl Bainbridge FAQ
- How many books has Beryl Bainbridge written?
- Beryl Bainbridge published 17 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Beryl Bainbridge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Bottle Factory Outing.
- What is Beryl Bainbridge's last book?
- According to Queeney (2001).
- What is Beryl Bainbridge's most famous book?
- The Bottle Factory Outing (1975) is Beryl Bainbridge's most widely read book.
- Which Beryl Bainbridge books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including An Awfully Big Adventure (film, 1995).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.