How many books has James Runcie written?

James Runcie has written 29 books across 5 series.

What order should I read James Runcie's books?

James Runcie has 5 series: The Grantchester Mysteries Books, Standalone Novels, The BBC National Short Story Award Books, Non-Fiction Books, Anthologies. Each series should be read in the order listed on this page.

What was James Runcie's first book?

James Runcie's first book was "The Colour of Heaven", published in 2000.

What is James Runcie's most recent book?

James Runcie's most recent book is "The BBC National Short Story Award 2024 (By: Lucy Caldwell,Ross Raisin,Will Boast,Manish Chauhan,Paddy O’Connell,Vee Walker)", published in 2024.

What genre does James Runcie write?

James Runcie writes Crime Fiction, Mystery, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction and Contemporary Fiction.

James Runcie Books in Order including Grantchester Mysteries series, The Colour of Heaven

James Runcie, born in 1959 in Cambridge, is a multifaceted British writer and media professional. He is known for his extensive work in television production and film-making, alongside his successful career as a novelist. Runcie's background includes a first-class degree from Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and a family connection through his father, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. His writing frequently explores themes of faith, morality, and human relationships, often set in idyllic English villages, as exemplified by his popular Grantchester series.

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James Runciebooks in chronological order

The Grantchester Mysteries Books in chronological order

1. Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death

2. Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night

3. Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil

4. Sidney Chambers and The Forgiveness of Sins

5. Sidney Chambers and The Dangers of Temptation

6. Sidney Chambers and the Persistence of Love

7. The Road to Grantchester

Standalone Novels in chronological order

1. The Colour of Heaven

2. The Discovery of Chocolate

3. Canvey Island

4. East Fortune

5. The Great Passion

The BBC National Short Story Award Books in chronological order

1. The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 (By: Helen Oyeyemi,David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor)

2. The BBC National Short Story Award 2011 (By: Alison MacLeod,M.J. Hyland,Jon McGregor,K.J. Orr,Sue MacGregor)

3. The BBC International Short Story Award 2012 (By: Miroslav Penkov,Carrie Tiffany,Deborah Levy,M.J. Hyland,Clive Anderson,Lucy Caldwell,Henrietta Rose-Innes,Julian Gough,Chris Womersley,Krys Lee,Adam Ross)

4. The BBC National Short Story Award 2013 (By: Lionel Shriver,Sarah Hall,Lavinia Greenlaw,Lucy Wood)

5. The BBC National Short Story Award 2014 (By: Tessa Hadley,Lionel Shriver,Zadie Smith,Rose Tremain,Francesca Rhydderch,Alan Yentob)

6. The BBC National Short Story Award 2015 (By: Jeremy Page)

7. BBC National Short Story Award 2016 (By: Hilary Mantel,Claire-Louise Bennett,Lavinia Greenlaw,Tahmima Anam,Jenni Murray,K.J. Orr)

8. The BBC National Short Story Award 2017 (By: Joanna Trollope,Helen Oyeyemi,Jenni Fagan,Benjamin Markovits,Will Eaves,Cynan Jones)

9. The BBC National Short Story Award 2018 (By: Kerry Andrew,Sarah Hall,Ingrid Persaud,Nell Stevens,Kiare Ladner,Stig Abell)

10. The BBC National Short Story Award 2019 (By: Lucy Caldwell,Jo Lloyd,Lynda Clark,Jacqueline Crooks,Nikki Bedi)

11. The BBC National Short Story Award 2020 (By: Eley Williams,Sarah Hall,Caleb Azumah Nelson,Jan Carson,Jack Houston)

12. The BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (With: Danny Rhodes,Richard Smyth,Lucy Caldwell,Rory Gleeson,Georgina Harding)

13. The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 (By: Kerry Andrew,Elizabeth Day,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi,Saba Sams)

14. The BBC National Short Story Award 2023 (By: Kamila Shamsie,ReetaChakrabarti,NickMulgrew,NaomiWood,CheriseSaywell,KPatrick)

15. The BBC National Short Story Award 2024 (By: Lucy Caldwell,Ross Raisin,Will Boast,Manish Chauhan,Paddy O’Connell,Vee Walker)

Non-Fiction Books in chronological order

1. Tell Me Good Things: On Love, Death and Marriage

Anthologies in chronological order

1. Short Sentence

2. The BBC National Short Story Award 2021

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