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List of Charles Dickens Books in Order
Charles Dickens’ extensive body of work offers a mesmerizing journey through the social landscapes of Victorian England. As his novels progress, a deliberate sequence reveals a tapestry of human triumphs and tribulations. The chronological order of Dickens’ books not only showcases his evolving writing style but also underscores the interconnectedness of his thematic explorations. From the quaint humor of ‘The Pickwick Papers’ to the poignant narratives of ‘Oliver Twist’ and ‘Nicholas Nickleby,’ each tale beckons us to ponder the intricate complexities of life in the 19th century.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Pickwick Papers | (1837) | Amazon US |
| The Adventures of Oliver Twist | (1838) | Amazon US |
| The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickelby | (1839) | Amazon US |
| Barnaby Rudge | (1841) | Amazon US |
| Master Humphrey’s Clock | (1841) | Amazon US |
| Old Curiosity Shop | (1841) | Amazon US |
| A Christmas Carol | (1843) | Amazon US |
| The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit | (1844) | Amazon US |
| The Chimes | (1844) | Amazon US |
| The Cricket on the Hearth | (1845) | Amazon US |
| The Battle of Life | (1846) | Amazon US |
| Dombey and Son | (1848) | Amazon US |
| The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain | (1848) | Amazon US |
| David Copperfield | (1850) | Amazon US |
| Bleak House | (1853) | Amazon US |
| Hard Times | (1854) | Amazon US |
| A Child’s History of England | (1854) | Amazon US |
| Little Dorrit | (1855) | Amazon US |
| The Hanged Man’s Bride | (1857) | Amazon US |
| A Tale of Two Cities | (1859) | Amazon US |
| Great Expectations | (1861) | Amazon US |
| Our Mutual Friend | (1865) | Amazon US |
| No Thoroughfare(With: Wilkie Collins) | (1867) | Amazon US |
| The Mystery of Edwin Drood | (1870) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
(with Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, Adelaide Anne Procter)
| The Black Veil | (1836) | Amazon US |
| The Holly Tree Inn | (1850) | Amazon US |
| A House to Let(With: Wilkie Collins,Elizabeth Gaskell,Adelaide Anne Procter) | (1858) | Amazon US |
| The Haunted House | (1859) | Amazon US |
| Doctor Marigold | (1866) | Amazon US |
| The Magic Fishbone | (1867) | Amazon US |
| George Silverman’s Explanation | (1868) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| Sketches by Boz | (1836) | Amazon US |
| Master Humphrey’s Clock, Volume 2 | (1841) | Amazon US |
| To Be Read at Dusk | (1852) | Amazon US |
| The Poor Traveller / Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn | (1858) | Amazon US |
| Reprinted Pieces | (1861) | Amazon US |
| The Complete Ghost Stories of Charles Dickens | (1866) | Amazon US |
| Mudfog and Other Papers Contributed to Bentley’s Miscellany | (1880) | Amazon US |
| Select Short Fiction | (1976) | Amazon US |
| The Signalman & Other Ghost Stories | (1984) | Amazon US |
| Hunted Down | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Night Walks and Other Essays | (2020) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Collections
Publication Order of Elizabeth Gaskell Short Stories/Novellas
(with Elizabeth Gaskell, Adelaide Anne Procter)
| Sexton’s Hero(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1847) | Amazon US |
| The Moorland Cottage(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1850) | Amazon US |
| Lizzie Leigh(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1850) | Amazon US |
| Mr. Harrison’s Confessions(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1851) | Amazon US |
| Disappearances(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1851) | Amazon US |
| Bessy’s Troubles at Home(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1852) | Amazon US |
| The Shah’s English Gardener(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1852) | Amazon US |
| An Accursed Race(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1855) | Amazon US |
| Libbie Marsh’s Three Eras(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1855) | Amazon US |
| The Squire’s Story(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1855) | Amazon US |
| The Poor Clare(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1856) | Amazon US |
| The Manchester Marriage(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1858) | Amazon US |
| A House to Let(With: Wilkie Collins,Elizabeth Gaskell,Adelaide Anne Procter) | (1858) | Amazon US |
| Right at Last(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1858) | Amazon US |
| The Doom of the Griffiths(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1858) | Amazon US |
| The Half-Brothers(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1859) | Amazon US |
| Cousin Phyllis(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1864) | Amazon US |
| French Life(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (1864) | Amazon US |
| Six Weeks at Heppenheim(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| Morton Hall(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| The Crooked Branch(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| The Heart of John Middleton(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| My French Master(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| The Well of Pen Morfa(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| Bran(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2015) | Amazon US |
| The Scholar’s Story(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Company Manners(By: Elizabeth Gaskell) | (2018) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Piper S. Books
| Tables Games(By: Richard Dawson) | (0) | Amazon US |
| Dress Rehearsal(By: Lorna Hill) | (1959) | Amazon US |
| A Dictionary Of Famous Quotations(By: Robin Hyman) | (1967) | Amazon US |
| The Sixth Seal(By: Mary Wesley) | (1969) | Amazon US |
| Mr. McFadden’s Hallowe’en(By: Rumer Godden,Ann Strugnell) | (1975) | Amazon US |
| Haphazard House(By: Mary Wesley) | (1983) | Amazon US |
| Rachel and the Angel and Other Stories(By: robert-westall) | (1984) | Amazon US |
| Boris the Tomato(By: AlexMartin) | (1984) | Amazon US |
| Journey To The Volcano(By: Rose Tremain) | (1985) | Amazon US |
| A Vampire in the Computer/the Ghost’s Playground(By: Harry Gilbert) | (1986) | Amazon US |
| There’s a Wolf in My Pudding, Twelve Twisted, Tortured, Grim and Gruesome, Tall and Terrible Tales(By: David Henry Wilson) | (1986) | Amazon US |
| On My Honour(By: Marion Dane Bauer) | (1986) | Amazon US |
| Tomorrow Is a Stranger(By: Geoffrey Trease) | (1987) | Amazon US |
| How to Be Cool(By: Philip Pullman) | (1987) | Amazon US |
| Remember Me To Harold Square(By: Paula Danziger) | (1987) | Amazon US |
| Dr. Chill(By: Thomas Hoobler) | (1987) | Amazon US |
| Willow(By: Cathy East Dubowski) | (1988) | Amazon US |
| Yucky Ducky(By: David Henry Wilson) | (1988) | Amazon US |
| Blitzcat(By: Robert Westall) | (1989) | Amazon US |
| Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes(By: Paula Danziger) | (1989) | Amazon US |
| Gander of the Yard(By: David Henry Wilson,Jonathan Allen) | (1989) | Amazon US |
| Dear Mum You’re Ruining My Life(By: Jean Van Leeuwen) | (1989) | Amazon US |
| Great Expectations | (1989) | Amazon US |
| Make Like a Tree and Leave(By: Paula Danziger) | (1990) | Amazon US |
| The Promise(By: Robert Westall) | (1990) | Amazon US |
| Yaxley’s Cat(By: Robert Westall) | (1991) | Amazon US |
| Starchild and Witchfire(By: David Henshall) | (1991) | Amazon US |
| Ghosts and Journeys(By: Robert Westall) | (1992) | Amazon US |
| Candy Floss and Impunity Jane(By: Rumer Godden) | (1992) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Collins Big Cat Books
| Horses’ Holiday(By: Kaye Umansky) | (2005) | Amazon US |
| I Want a Pet!(By: Kaye Umansky,Sarah Horne) | (2005) | Amazon US |
| Shapes on the Seashore: Band 02A/Red A(By: Ali Teo,Frances Ridley) | (2005) | Amazon US |
| How to Draw Cartoons: Band 08/Purple(By: Ros Asquith) | (2006) | Amazon US |
| The Farmer’s Lunch: Band 01A/Pink A(By: John Gordon,Paul Shipton) | (2009) | Amazon US |
| Rat Naps: Band 01B/Pink B(By: Paul Shipton,Tomislav Zlatic) | (2009) | Amazon US |
| Morris Plays Hide and Seek(By: Vivian French) | (2010) | Amazon US |
| Mountain Mona(By: Vivian French) | (2010) | Amazon US |
| Were They Real?: Band 08/Purple(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2012) | Amazon US |
| Jodie the Juggler(By: Vivian French,Beccy Blake) | (2012) | Amazon US |
| Helper Bird: Band 03/Yellow(By: Anita Ganeri) | (2015) | Amazon US |
| The Lonely Penguin(By: Petr Horáček) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Woman who Fooled the Fairies(By: Nick Schon,Rose Impey) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Olympic Heroes(By: Jillian Powell) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| A Letter to New Zealand(By: Alison Hawes) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| If(By: Mark Beech,Mij Kelly) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Magic Pen(By: Hiawyn Oram,Nick Schon) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| How The Elephant Got His Trunk(By: Lou Kuenzler) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Lion and the Mouse(By: Anthony Robinson) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Amazing Adventures of Batbird(By: Cliff Moon,Nick Schon) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Brave Baby(By: Richard Johnson,Malachy Doyle) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Chewy Hughie(By: Jane Clarke) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Porridge Pincher(By: David Wood – UK) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| What’s Underground(By: Gill Munton) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Journey of Humpback Whales(By: Andy Belcher) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Fire! Fire!(By: Maureen Haselhurst) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| What Is CGI?(By: Alison Sage,Jon Stuart) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Tod and the Trumpet(By: Charlotte Middleton) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Around the World(By: Cliff Moon,James Carter) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Crunch and Munch(By: Nora Sands) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Building High(By: Cliff Moon,Maggie Freeman) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Wild Weather(By: Chris Oxlade) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| When Arthur Wouldn’t Sleep(By: Joseph Theobald) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Stone Cutter(By: Sean Taylor,Serena Curmi) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Swimming with Dolphins: Band 09/Gold(By: Angie Belcher) | (2017) | Amazon US |
| The Very Wet Dog(By: François Hall,Damien Harvey) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Pet Detectives(By: Kim Blundell,Jana Novotny Hunter) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| A Day Out(By: Andy Hammond,Anna Owen) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Living Dinosaurs(By: Jonathan Scott,Angela Scott) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| How to be a Pirate(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Monster Mess(By: Olivia Villet,Tasha Pym) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Bart the Shark(By: Jon Stuart,Paul Shipton) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Tig in the Dumps(By: Michaela Morgan,Mike Phillips) | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble(By: Kim Blundell,Jana Hunter) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Fabulous Creatures – Are they Real?(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Unusual Traditions(By: John McIlwain) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Famous Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong(By: Jim Mitchell,Charlotte Guillain) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Catching Flies(By: June Crebbin) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Melrose and Croc Beside the Sea(By: Emma Chichester Clark) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Where on Earth?(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Hercules: Superhero(By: Chris Mould,Diane Redmond) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| I’m Growing a Truck in the Garden(By: Kenn Nesbitt) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Puss in Boots(By: Anna Wilson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to Be a Viking(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Spider McDrew and the Egyptians(By: Philip Hopman,Alan Durant) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Great Architects(By: Jilly Hunt) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to be an Ancient Egyptian(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Tara Binns: High-Flying Pilot(By: Lisa Rajan) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Story of Nian(By: Dr Wee Bee Geok) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Monster in the Mirror(By: Jean Ure,Sholto Walker) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Caribbean Carnival(By: Jillian Powell) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Spider’s Big Match(By: Philip Hopman,Alan Durant) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Plants, Pollen and Pollinators(By: Becca Heddle) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| You Are Here: Maps and Why We Use Them(By: Isabel Thomas) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Olympic Games(By: John Foster) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Tara Binns: Big Idea Engineer(By: Lisa Rajan) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Early Kings of England(By: J.M. Sertori) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to be a Roman(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Flash Harriet and the Mystery of the Fiendish Footprints(By: Andy Rowland,Karen Wallace) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Games Player of Zob(By: Jan McCafferty,Paul Shipton) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Boudica(By: Claire Llewellyn) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to Build a House(By: Isabel Thomas) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Great Greek Myths(By: Diane Redmond) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| As You Like It(By: Jo Cotterill) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Arabian Desert(By: Anita Ganeri) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to be an Ancient Greek(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The World’s First Women Doctors(By: Cliff Moon,Isabel Thomas) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Secret Garden(By: Fleur Hitchcock) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Nightmare(By: Berlie Doherty) | (2020) | Amazon US |
| How to be a Victorian in 16 Easy Stages(By: Scoular Anderson) | (2021) | Amazon US |
| The Story of the Suffragettes(By: Joanna Nadin) | (2021) | Amazon US |
| The Story of the Electric Guitar(By: James Carter) | (2021) | Amazon US |
| King Lear(By: Martin Howard) | (2021) | Amazon US |
| Spotlight on Russia(By: Sue Reid) | (2021) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories | (1909) | Amazon US |
| Great Short Stories of Detection, Mystery and Horror | (1931) | Amazon US |
| World’s Great Mystery Stories | (1943) | Amazon US |
| Echoes Of Terror | (1980) | Amazon US |
| Alfred Hitchcock’s Fatal Attractions | (1983) | Amazon US |
| Ghost Stories | (1986) | Amazon US |
| Great Law and Order Stories | (1990) | Amazon US |
| The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror | (1992) | Amazon US |
| H.P. Lovecraft’s Book of Horror | (1993) | Amazon US |
| 100 Dastardly Little Detective Stories | (1993) | Amazon US |
| 100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories | (1993) | Amazon US |
| The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales | (1993) | Amazon US |
| Thrillers | (1994) | Amazon US |
| Children’s Christmas Stories and Poems | (1995) | Amazon US |
| Classic Sea Stories | (1996) | Amazon US |
| Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories | (1996) | Amazon US |
| Writing New York | (1998) | Amazon US |
| Tales of Terror: Between Heaven and the Earth | (2002) | Amazon US |
| The World’s Greatest Horror Stories | (2004) | Amazon US |
| 50 Classic Novellas | (2011) | Amazon US |
| London Stories | (2013) | Amazon US |
| Round the Christmas Fire | (2013) | Amazon US |
| The Phantom Coach | (2014) | Amazon US |
| That Glimpse of Truth | (2014) | Amazon US |
| Chilling Ghost Stories | (2015) | Amazon US |
| Fireside Ghost Stories for Christmas Eve | (2015) | Amazon US |
| Best Ghost Short Stories 1850-1899 | (2016) | Amazon US |
| The Wimbourne Book of Victorian Ghost Stories: Volume 2 | (2016) | Amazon US |
| The Greatest Books of All Time #4 | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Writers: Their Lives and Works | (2018) | Amazon US |
| The Greatest Ghost and Horror Stories Ever Written: volume 3 | (2019) | Amazon US |
| 30 Eternal Masterpieces of Humorous Stories | (2019) | Amazon US |
| 30 Occult & Supernatural Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die | (2019) | Amazon US |
| Victorian Anthologies of Classic Spectral Stories to Chill and Thrill the Senses | (2020) | Amazon US |
| Terrifying Ghosts Short Stories | (2021) | Amazon US |
| The Dover Anthology of Classic Christmas Stories | (2023) | Amazon US |
If You Like Charles Dickens Books, You’ll Love…
- Jane Austen
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Herman Melville
Synopsis
When exploring the detailed exploration of Charles Dickens’ literary works, a concise synopsis serves as a valuable starting point for understanding the essence of his timeless creations. Dickens, a prolific Victorian-era author, is renowned for his vivid characters, social commentary, and intricate plots that reflect the complexities of society during his time.
His works often examine themes of poverty, injustice, class divides, and the resilience of the human spirit. From the heartwarming tale of ‘Oliver Twist’ to the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Dickens’ narratives resonate with readers across generations, offering insights into the human condition and the power of redemption.
Through his storytelling prowess, Dickens continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his enduring literary legacy.
Review Summary
Exploring the critical reception of Charles Dickens’ works offers valuable insights into the enduring impact of his literary contributions. Dickens’ novels have garnered widespread acclaim for their rich character development, poignant social commentary, and intricate plot structures.
Critics have praised his ability to capture the complexities of Victorian society with a blend of humor, drama, and moral lessons. While some have criticized his sentimentalism and melodrama, most recognize his unparalleled storytelling skills and enduring relevance.
Dickens’ works continue to resonate with readers of all ages, cementing his status as one of the greatest English novelists of all time. By delving into the reviews and critiques of his books, one can gain a deeper appreciation for the lasting legacy of Charles Dickens in the world of literature.
