Julian Barnes books in order
English writer
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 32
- Also writes as
- Dan Kavanagh
Julian Barnes has published 20 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Metroland (1980). The best-known is The Sense of an Ending (2011). The latest is Departure(s) (2026).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Julian Barnes
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The Sense of an Ending
Julian Barnes's most-read book.
Newest
Departure(s)
Published 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Duffy (1980)
Metroland (1980)
Before She Met Me (1982)
Flaubert's Parrot (1984)
Staring at the Sun (1986)
A History of the World in 10½ Chapters (1989)
Talking It Over (1991)
"England, England" (Aug 1998)
Love, Etc (2000)
The Lemon Table (2004)
Arthur and George (2005)
Arthur & George (Jul 2005)
Nothing to Be Frightened of (2008)
The Sense of an Ending (Aug 2011)
Through the Window (2012)
The Noise of Time (2016)
The Only Story (2018)
The Man in the Red Coat (2019)
Elizabeth Finch (Apr 2022)
Departure(s) (2026)
Novellas in order
The Porcupine (1992)
Short story collections in order
Cross Channel (1996)
The Lemon Table Stories (2005)
Pulse (2011)
Non-fiction in order
Letters from London (1995)
In the Land of Pain (2002)
Something to Declare (2002)
The Pedant in the Kitchen (2003)
Keeping an Eye Open (2015)
Death (2017)
Other books in order
Levels of Life (2013)
Changing My Mind (2025)
Film and TV adaptations
- Metroland (1997)Film · from Metroland
- Love, etc. (1996)Film · from Talking It Over
- Arthur & GeorgeTV · from Arthur & George
- The Sense of an Ending (2017)Film · from The Sense of an Ending
About Julian Barnes
Julian Patrick Barnes is an English essayist, novelist and short story writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Julian Barnes FAQ
- How many books has Julian Barnes written?
- Julian Barnes has published 20 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Julian Barnes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sense of an Ending.
- What is Julian Barnes's latest book?
- Departure(s) (2026).
- What is Julian Barnes's most famous book?
- The Sense of an Ending (2011) is Julian Barnes's most widely read book.
- Does Julian Barnes write under a pen name?
- Yes: Julian Barnes has also published as Dan Kavanagh.
- Which Julian Barnes books have been adapted?
- 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Metroland (film, 1997), Talking It Over (as Love, etc., film, 1996), Arthur & George (TV) and The Sense of an Ending (film, 2017).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.