📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books Best for beginners - Start with "Things I Don't Want to Know" (2013)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Unloved" (1994)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Ophelia and the Great Idea" (1989)
Publication Order of Standalone Plays Popular choice - Start with "Heresies & Eva and Moses" (1988)

About the Author

Her family emigrated to London in the year 1968, first living in Wembley before she moved to Petts Wood. Her parents divorced in the year 1974. Deborah was educated at St Olave’s and St Saviour’s School, Southwark, and later at Hampstead School. She then attended Dartington College of Arts, which she was inspired to go to by Derek Jarman, whom she met during her time working at Notting Hill’s Gate Cinema as an usher. After she left Dartington in the year 1981, Deborah wrote many plays. She was also writer and director for Man Act Theatre Company. Originally, she wrote for theater only, with her plays being staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company, before she focused on writing prose fiction. Deborah wrote and published her first novel, called “Beautiful Mutants”, at the ag. Deborah Levy is the author of over 25 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Deborah Levy has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books

3 books
  • Things I Don't Want to Know 'Things I Don't Want to Know' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • The Cost of Living In 'The Cost of Living', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books saga.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Real Estate In 'Real Estate', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books saga.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • The Unloved 'The Unloved' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Deborah Levy.
    (1994)
  • Swimming Home 'Swimming Home' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2011)
  • Hot Milk 'Hot Milk' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2016)
  • The Man Who Saw Everything The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Man Who Saw Everything', another thrilling entry from Deborah Levy.
    (2019)
  • August Blue Join the adventure in 'August Blue' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Deborah Levy.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

5 books
  • Ophelia and the Great Idea Join the adventure in 'Ophelia and the Great Idea' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Deborah Levy.
    (1989)
  • An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell', another thrilling entry from Deborah Levy.
    (1990)
  • Pillow Talk in Europe and Other Places Experience the magic of 'Pillow Talk in Europe and Other Places' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2003)
  • Black Vodka Experience the magic of 'Black Vodka' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2013)
  • The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies 'The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Standalone Plays

1 books
  • Heresies & Eva and Moses In 'Heresies & Eva and Moses', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Plays saga.
    (1988)

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

1 books
  • Stardust Nation Join the adventure in 'Stardust Nation' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Deborah Levy.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

2 books
  • Beautiful mutants In 'Beautiful mutants', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1989)
  • Swallowing Geography Experience the magic of 'Swallowing Geography' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1993)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Diary of a Steak Join the adventure in 'Diary of a Steak' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Deborah Levy.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Dalkey Archive Essentials Books

1 books
  • Billy and Girl The Publication Order of Dalkey Archive Essentials Books series continues with 'Billy and Girl', another thrilling entry from Deborah Levy.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Anthologies

6 books
  • Best European Fiction 2010 'Best European Fiction 2010' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2009)
  • Road Stories 'Road Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2012)
  • The BBC International Short Story Award 2012 Experience the magic of 'The BBC International Short Story Award 2012' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2012)
  • Lunatics, Lovers and Poets 'Lunatics, Lovers and Poets' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Deborah Levy.
    (2016)
  • We'll Never Have Paris Experience the magic of 'We'll Never Have Paris' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2019)
  • Freeman's. Amore 'Freeman's. Amore' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Deborah Levy has created.
    (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Deborah Levy?

Deborah Levy is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 25 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Deborah Levy book series to start with?

For readers new to Deborah Levy's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Living Autobiography Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Deborah Levy's writing.

Q: How many books has Deborah Levy written?

Deborah Levy has written over 25 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.