Edna O’Brien
11
Book Series
75
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "August Is A Wicked Month" (1965)
Publication Order of Collections
Popular choice - Start with "The Love Object" (1968)
Publication Order of Plays
Popular choice - Start with "Virginia" (1981)
About the Author
Edna O’Brien is an Irish novelist, screenwriter, and short story author from Ireland. She was born in County Clare Ireland in 1930 and spent most of her childhood in the small town of Twamgraney. She describes her hometown as a small bigoted, fervid and enclosed small village that she hated. While she loved reading and was writing by the time she was eight years old, she never got an opportunity to write until the family moved to London. In O’Brien’s small village, literature was taboo and most of the books that she got to read as a child were loaned by the page. Her parents never encouraged her to pursue a career in writing as her father followed in the footsteps of profligate Irishmen, while her mother yearned for her younger days when she was a maid in Brooklyn. As such, she had a. Edna O’Brien is the author of over 75 books across 11 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, Edna O’Brien has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of The Country Girls Trilogy Books
3 books
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The Country Girls Join the adventure in 'The Country Girls' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Country Girls Trilogy Books series by Edna O’Brien.(1960) ⭐ Start here
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Girl with Green Eyes The Publication Order of The Country Girls Trilogy Books series continues with 'Girl with Green Eyes', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1962) ⭐ Start here
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Girls in Their Married Bliss 'Girls in Their Married Bliss' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Country Girls Trilogy Books series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1964) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
18 books
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August Is A Wicked Month The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'August Is A Wicked Month', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1965)
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Casualties of Peace The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Casualties of Peace', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1966)
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Zee & Co. In 'Zee & Co.', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1971)
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A Pagan Place The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'A Pagan Place', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1971)
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Night In 'Night', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1973)
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Johnny I Hardly Knew You 'Johnny I Hardly Knew You' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1977)
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The Dazzle In 'The Dazzle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1981)
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The Rescue 'The Rescue' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1983)
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The High Road In 'The High Road', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1988)
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On The Bone 'On The Bone' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1989)
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Time and Tide In 'Time and Tide', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1992)
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House of Splendid Isolation 'House of Splendid Isolation' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1994)
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Down by the River In 'Down by the River', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1997)
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Wild Decembers In 'Wild Decembers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1999)
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In the Forest Join the adventure in 'In the Forest' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edna O’Brien.(2002)
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The Light of Evening The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Light of Evening', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2006)
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The Little Red Chairs In 'The Little Red Chairs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2015)
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Girl Join the adventure in 'Girl' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edna O’Brien.(2019)
Publication Order of Collections
13 books
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The Love Object 'The Love Object' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Edna O’Brien.(1968)
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Three Dublin Plays The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Three Dublin Plays', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1969)
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A Scandalous Woman And Other Stories In 'A Scandalous Woman And Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1974)
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Collector's Choice Join the adventure in 'Collector's Choice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Edna O’Brien.(1978)
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A Rose in the Heart 'A Rose in the Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Edna O’Brien.(1979)
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A Fanatic Heart 'A Fanatic Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Edna O’Brien.(1984)
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Lantern Slides In 'Lantern Slides', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1990)
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Edna O'Brien Reader The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Edna O'Brien Reader', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1994)
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Mrs. Reinhardt Join the adventure in 'Mrs. Reinhardt' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Edna O’Brien.(1996)
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Irish Revel In 'Irish Revel', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1998)
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Returning In 'Returning', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1998)
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Triptych and Iphigenia Experience the magic of 'Triptych and Iphigenia' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(2005)
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Saints and Sinners The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Saints and Sinners', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2011)
Publication Order of Plays
3 books
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Virginia Experience the magic of 'Virginia' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Plays universe.(1981)
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Triptych Experience the magic of 'Triptych' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Plays universe.(2005)
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Haunted The Publication Order of Plays series continues with 'Haunted', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2011)
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books
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A Christmas Treat The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'A Christmas Treat', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1982)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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Shovel Kings Join the adventure in 'Shovel Kings' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edna O’Brien.(2009)
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Joyce's Women Experience the magic of 'Joyce's Women' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2022)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
5 books
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Mother Ireland Join the adventure in 'Mother Ireland' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna O’Brien.(1976)
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James and Nora Join the adventure in 'James and Nora' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna O’Brien.(1981)
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Vanishing Ireland Join the adventure in 'Vanishing Ireland' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna O’Brien.(1987)
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Byron in Love 'Byron in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2009)
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Country Girl 'Country Girl' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(2012)
Publication Order of Faber Stories Books
1 books
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Paradise The Publication Order of Faber Stories Books series continues with 'Paradise', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2019)
Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books
17 books
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For Better and for Worse The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'For Better and for Worse', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1993)
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Even More Laughs In 'Even More Laughs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.(1998)
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Timeless Classics The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Timeless Classics', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2006)
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Falling in Love 'Falling in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2007)
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Food Fictions The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Food Fictions', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2007)
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Travel Tales 'Travel Tales' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(2007)
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Edith Wharton Join the adventure in 'Edith Wharton' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2007)
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Pets! In 'Pets!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.(2007)
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Tales of Betrayal The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Tales of Betrayal', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2007)
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Family Matters In 'Family Matters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.(2007)
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Are We There Yet? Join the adventure in 'Are We There Yet?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2008)
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A Touch of Magic 'A Touch of Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2009)
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The William Hurt Collection Join the adventure in 'The William Hurt Collection' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2009)
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Whodunit? The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Whodunit?', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(2009)
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American Classics Join the adventure in 'American Classics' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Edna O’Brien.(2010)
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New American Stories 'New American Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(2011)
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Poe! 'Poe!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(2012)
Publication Order of Penguin Lives Books
1 books
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James Joyce In 'James Joyce', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Penguin Lives Books saga.(1999)
Publication Order of Anthologies
11 books
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Women and Fiction 'Women and Fiction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1975)
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Arabian Days Experience the magic of 'Arabian Days' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1977)
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Best for Winter 'Best for Winter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1979)
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Winter's Tales Join the adventure in 'Winter's Tales' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edna O’Brien.(1980)
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Winter's Tales 26 Join the adventure in 'Winter's Tales 26' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edna O’Brien.(1981)
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Tales for the Telling The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Tales for the Telling', another thrilling entry from Edna O’Brien.(1986)
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The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories In 'The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1987)
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Women Writers at Work Join the adventure in 'Women Writers at Work' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edna O’Brien.(1989)
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Friendship 'Friendship' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edna O’Brien has created.(1990)
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New Writing From Ireland Join the adventure in 'New Writing From Ireland' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edna O’Brien.(1994)
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Mistresses of the Dark Join the adventure in 'Mistresses of the Dark' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edna O’Brien.(1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Edna O’Brien?
Edna O’Brien is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 75 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Country Girls Trilogy Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Edna O’Brien book series to start with?
For readers new to Edna O’Brien'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 18 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Edna O’Brien's writing.
Q: How many books has Edna O’Brien written?
Edna O’Brien has written over 75 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.