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Susanna Clarke books in order

British author

Born
1959
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Susanna Clarke has published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2004). The best-known is Piranesi (2020). The latest is Piranesi (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Susanna Clarke

Standalone novels in order

  1. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (Sep 2004)

    864 pages★ 3.8 (8 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  2. Piranesi (Sep 2020)

    272 pages★ 4.3 (63 ratings)

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Short story collections in order

  1. The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories (2006)

    256 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Wood at Midwinter (2024)

    64 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

About Susanna Clarke

Susanna Mary Clarke is an English author best known for her debut novel Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2004), a Hugo Award-winning alternative history. Clarke began Jonathan Strange in 1993 and worked on it during her spare time. For the next decade, she published short stories from the Strange universe, but it was not until 2003 that Bloomsbury bought her manuscript and began work on its publication. The novel became a best-seller.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Susanna Clarke FAQ

How many books has Susanna Clarke written?
Susanna Clarke has published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Susanna Clarke's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Piranesi.
What is Susanna Clarke's latest book?
Piranesi (2020).
What is Susanna Clarke's most famous book?
Piranesi (2020) is Susanna Clarke's most widely read book.
Which Susanna Clarke books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV).

Authors like Susanna Clarke

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.