Jane Austen Books in Order

Wondering what order to read Jane Austen's 13 books in (1787–1817)? This guide lists every book in publication order, starting with Volume the First.

All Jane Austen books in publication order

Every Jane Austen book, in the order it was published.

  1. 1787: Volume the First
  2. 1790: Love and Freindship
  3. 1790: Volume the Second
  4. 1793: Volume the Third
  5. 1794: Lady Susan
  6. 1804: The Watsons
  7. 1811: Sense and Sensibility
  8. 1813: Pride and Prejudice
  9. 1814: Mansfield Park
  10. 1815: Emma
  11. 1817: Northanger Abbey
  12. 1817: Persuasion
  13. 1817: Sanditon

Frequently asked questions

What order should you read Jane Austen's books in?

Jane Austen's books don't form a series, so you can read them in any order. For the clearest sense of how Jane Austen's writing developed, start with the first book published, Volume the First in 1787.

How many books has Jane Austen written?

Jane Austen has written 13 books, all standalone titles. They were published between 1787 and 1817.

What is Jane Austen's newest book?

Jane Austen's newest book is Northanger Abbey, published in 1817. It's a standalone title.

What was Jane Austen's first book?

Jane Austen's first published book was Volume the First, released in 1787. It was a standalone release.

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