Reading Order
6 series · 45 booksPatrick O'Brian Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caesar (Short Story) | 1930 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Hussein | 1938 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Testimonies | 1952 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Catalans | 1953 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Road to Samarcand | 1954 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | The Golden Ocean | 1956 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | The Unknown Shore | 1959 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Richard Temple | 1962 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Patrick O'Brian Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Pirates Nowadays (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Noughts and Crosses (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Two’s Company (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Patrick O'Brian Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chian Wine | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Rendezvous and Other Stories | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Collected Short Stories | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | No Pirates Nowadays and Other Stories: Three Nautical Tales | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Beasts Royal: Twelve Tales of Adventure (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | The Uncertain Land and Other Poems | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Patrick O'Brian Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men-of-War (Short Story) | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Picasso | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Joseph Banks | 1987 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Patrick O'Brian Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rough Water: Stories of Survival from the Sea | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | High Seas: Stories of Battle and Adventure from the Age of Sail | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Great Modern Stories | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Short Stories: The Thoroughly Modern Collection | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Patrick O'Brian (1914-2000) was an acclaimed British novelist, best known for his Aubrey-Maturin series of nautical historical novels. Born in England, he published his first novel at age 65. The Aubrey-Maturin series follows the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin, during the Napoleonic Wars. Set amidst the compelling backdrop of 19th-century naval warfare, the series is renowned for its rich characters, meticulous historical research, and gripping storytelling. O'Brian's works have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995 and received the Kenyon Festival of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999. His series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 20 languages. O'Brian's evocative prose, masterful storytelling, and immersive historical detail have established him as a beloved and influential figure in the literary world.