David Storey published 10 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 3 plays and 2 other books, beginning with The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare (2003).
Updated September 2026
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The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare
David Storey's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Erris (1960)
Flight into Camden (1961)
Radcliffe (1963)
Pasmore (1972)
A Temporary Life (1973)
Saville (1976)
Present Times (1984)
As It Happened (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare (2003)
This Sporting Life (2015)
Novellas in order
The Changing Room (1972)
Non-fiction in order
Territories (2012)
Plays in order
The Contractor (1969)
Home (1970)
The Farm (1973)
Other books in order
The Restoration of Arnold Middleton (1967)
In Celebration (1969)
About David Storey
David Malcolm Storey was an English playwright, screenwriter, award-winning novelist and a professional rugby league player. He won the Booker Prize in 1976 for his novel Saville. He also won the MacMillan Fiction Award for This Sporting Life in 1960.
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David Storey FAQ
- How many books has David Storey written?
- David Storey published 10 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 3 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Storey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare.
- What is David Storey's last book?
- This Sporting Life (2015).
- What is David Storey's most famous book?
- The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare (2003) is David Storey's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.