Aldous Huxley
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About the Author
Aldous (Leonard) Huxley was and English author of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and critic. He was born in Godalming, Surrey, in England on July 26, 1894 into a prominent middle class family. During his youth he had a serious accident, that left him partially blind. This was actually the main reason for him to abandon his dream of becoming a scientist. Then, he decided to pursue a literary career. After he graduated from Balliol College in 1916 with honors at Oxford University, he published -the same year- his first poetry collection, under the title ‘The Burning Wheel’. Throughout his whole career as a novelist, Aldous Huxley wrote 47 books, but he became best known for his novel ‘Brave New World’ (published in 1931), which is actually a dark vision of the future. Aldous Huxley is the author of over 75 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Aldous Huxley has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Crome Yellow The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Crome Yellow', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1921) ⭐ Start here
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Antic Hay The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Antic Hay', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1923) ⭐ Start here
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Those Barren Leaves 'Those Barren Leaves' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1925) ⭐ Start here
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Brave New World The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Brave New World', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1932) ⭐ Start here
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Eyeless in Gaza 'Eyeless in Gaza' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1936) ⭐ Start here
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After Many a Summer Dies the Swan Experience the magic of 'After Many a Summer Dies the Swan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1939) ⭐ Start here
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Time Must Have a Stop Join the adventure in 'Time Must Have a Stop' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Aldous Huxley.(1944) ⭐ Start here
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Ape and Essence Experience the magic of 'Ape and Essence' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1948) ⭐ Start here
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The Genius and the Goddess In 'The Genius and the Goddess', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1955) ⭐ Start here
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Brave New World Revisited The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Brave New World Revisited', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1958) ⭐ Start here
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Island In 'Island', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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The Legend of the Gamer Join the adventure in 'The Legend of the Gamer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Aldous Huxley.(2024)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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The Burning Wheel The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The Burning Wheel', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1916)
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The Defeat of Youth and Other Poems 'The Defeat of Youth and Other Poems' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1918)
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Limbo In 'Limbo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1918)
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Mortal Coils In 'Mortal Coils', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1922)
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Young Archimedes and Other Stories Join the adventure in 'Young Archimedes and Other Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Aldous Huxley.(1924)
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Selected Poems Experience the magic of 'Selected Poems' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1925)
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Two Or Three Graces and Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Two Or Three Graces and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1926)
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Arabia Infelix and Other Poems Join the adventure in 'Arabia Infelix and Other Poems' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Aldous Huxley.(1929)
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Leda In 'Leda', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1929)
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Brief Candles / After the Fireworks Experience the magic of 'Brief Candles / After the Fireworks' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1930)
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The Cicadas and Other Poems Experience the magic of 'The Cicadas and Other Poems' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1931)
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The Gioconda Smile The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The Gioconda Smile', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1932)
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Rotunda. A Selection... Experience the magic of 'Rotunda. A Selection...' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1932)
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The Olive Tree and Other Essays 'The Olive Tree and Other Essays' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1936)
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The Art of Seeing In 'The Art of Seeing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1942)
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Stories, Essays, and Poems The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Stories, Essays, and Poems', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1942)
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Little Mexican - Six Stories In 'Little Mexican - Six Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1948)
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Themes And Variations In 'Themes And Variations', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1950)
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Collected Short Stories In 'Collected Short Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1957)
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The Collected Poetry of Aldous Huxley 'The Collected Poetry of Aldous Huxley' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1971)
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Oxford Poetry; Volume 1914-1916 In 'Oxford Poetry; Volume 1914-1916', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2012)
Publication Order of Standalone Plays
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Now More Than Ever The Publication Order of Standalone Plays series continues with 'Now More Than Ever', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1933)
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The World of Light The Publication Order of Standalone Plays series continues with 'The World of Light', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(2020)
Publication Order of Picture Books
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The Crows of Pearblossom 'The Crows of Pearblossom' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1944)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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On the Margin 'On the Margin' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1923)
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Along the Road: Notes and Essays of a Tourist The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Along the Road: Notes and Essays of a Tourist', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1925)
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Essays New and Old Experience the magic of 'Essays New and Old' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1926)
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Proper Studies 'Proper Studies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1928)
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Do What You Will In 'Do What You Will', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1929)
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Holy Face and Other Essays The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Holy Face and Other Essays', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1929)
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Vulgarity in Literature: Digressions from a Theme Join the adventure in 'Vulgarity in Literature: Digressions from a Theme' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Aldous Huxley.(1930)
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Jesting Pilate The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Jesting Pilate', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1932)
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Texts and Pretexts The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Texts and Pretexts', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1933)
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Beyond the Mexique Bay The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Beyond the Mexique Bay', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1934)
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Ends and Means The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Ends and Means', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1937)
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The Elder Peter Bruegel 1528-1569 'The Elder Peter Bruegel 1528-1569' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1938)
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The Perennial Philosophy 'The Perennial Philosophy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1938)
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Words and Their Meanings 'Words and Their Meanings' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1940)
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Grey Eminence 'Grey Eminence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1941)
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Science, Liberty And Peace The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Science, Liberty And Peace', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1946)
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The Devils of Loudun In 'The Devils of Loudun', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1952)
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The Doors of Perception 'The Doors of Perception' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1954)
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Adonis and the Alphabet and Other Essays Join the adventure in 'Adonis and the Alphabet and Other Essays' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Aldous Huxley.(1956)
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Heaven and Hell Experience the magic of 'Heaven and Hell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1956)
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1956)
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The Human Situation In 'The Human Situation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1959)
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On Art and Artists In 'On Art and Artists', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1960)
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Literature And Science The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Literature And Science', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(1963)
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Aldous Huxley: A Collection of Critical Essays Join the adventure in 'Aldous Huxley: A Collection of Critical Essays' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Aldous Huxley.(1968)
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Letters of Aldous Huxley. In 'Letters of Aldous Huxley.', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1969)
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Huxley and God 'Huxley and God' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1992)
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Music at Night and Other Essays 'Music at Night and Other Essays' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(2020)
Publication Order of Vintage Minis Books
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Psychedelics The Publication Order of Vintage Minis Books series continues with 'Psychedelics', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(2017)
Publication Order of Dalkey Archive Essentials Books
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Point Counter Point Join the adventure in 'Point Counter Point' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dalkey Archive Essentials Books series by Aldous Huxley.(1928)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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50 Great Short Stories '50 Great Short Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Aldous Huxley has created.(1952)
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Writers At Work: The Paris Review Interviews In 'Writers At Work: The Paris Review Interviews', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1957)
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War: An Anthology Experience the magic of 'War: An Anthology' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1969)
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Moksha: Writings on Psychedelics and the Visionary Experience, 1931-1963 Experience the magic of 'Moksha: Writings on Psychedelics and the Visionary Experience, 1931-1963' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1977)
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Timothy Leary: Outside Looking In Experience the magic of 'Timothy Leary: Outside Looking In' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1999)
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Writing Los Angeles Experience the magic of 'Writing Los Angeles' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2002)
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The Little Big Book of California Join the adventure in 'The Little Big Book of California' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Aldous Huxley.(2005)
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The Harvard Psychedelic Club Join the adventure in 'The Harvard Psychedelic Club' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Aldous Huxley.(2010)
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30 Eternal Masterpieces of Humorous Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with '30 Eternal Masterpieces of Humorous Stories', another thrilling entry from Aldous Huxley.(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Aldous Huxley?
Aldous Huxley is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 75 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Aldous Huxley book series to start with?
For readers new to Aldous Huxley's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 11 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Aldous Huxley's writing.
Q: How many books has Aldous Huxley written?
Aldous Huxley has written over 75 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.