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ⓘ About Ian McEwan
It would seem that Ian McEwan has led a charmed life as an author, and in essence that is the case. There has been a bit of controversy surrounding novel Atonement which led to him being accused of plagiarism in 2006. It was said that a passage from his book closely mirrored one from the memoirs of Lucilla Andrews entitled No Time For Love. McEwan freely admitted that the memoir was used as a source for his book. He has since added a note at the end of the book that refers to Andrews work, among others. After her death in November 2006, McEwan professed his innocence of the accusation while acknowledging the depth of gratitude he owed her for having helped inspire his work. He was defended by several notable authors.
All Book Series by Ian McEwan
The 22nd Pan Book of Horror Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 1981
Thinking Ahead: Pirelli: 150 Years of Industry, Innovation and Culture
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ian McEwan?
It would seem that Ian McEwan has led a charmed life as an author, and in essence that is the case. There has been a bit of controversy surrounding novel Atonement which led to him being accused of plagiarism in 2006. It was said that a passage from his book closely mirrored one from the memoirs of Lucilla Andrews entitled No Time For Love.
Which Ian McEwan series should I start with?
Ian McEwan's series each consist of a single volume, so there is no reading order inside them. The earliest is The Compass of the Moon and Stars (2024).
How many books has Ian McEwan written?
Ian McEwan has 40 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1975 and 2025. 1 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being The Compass of the Moon and Stars series with 1 book — and 39 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Ian McEwan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ian McEwan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Compass of the Moon and Stars (2024, 1 book).
How are Ian McEwan's books organised into series?
This guide splits Ian McEwan's 40 books into 1 named series and 39 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Compass of the Moon and Stars (1 book, 2024).