Anita Brookner

Anita Brookner

Anita Brookner was born in Herne Hill, England on July 16th, 1928 and passed away at the age of 87 on March 10th, 2016.

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Anita Brookner Stats: The most read book by Anita Brookner on Book Notification is Hotel du Lac, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Strangers, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Anita Brookner books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Hotel du Lac, Strangers, and Making Things Better / The Next Big Thing.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Start in Life
1981
Go
2
8
Providence
1982
Go
3
Look at Me
1983
Go
4
7
Hotel du Lac
1984
Go
5
8
Family And Friends
1985
Go
6
A Misalliance
1986
Go
7
7
A Friend From England
1987
Go
8
Latecomers
1988
Go
9
Lewis Percy
1989
Go
10
The Debut
1990
Go
11
A Closed Eye
1991
Go
12
Fraud
1992
Go
13
Brief Lives
1992
Go
14
A Family Romance
1993
Go
15
Dolly
1994
Go
16
A Private View
1995
Go
17
Incidents in the Rue Laugier
1995
Go
18
Altered States
1996
Go
19
Visitors
1997
Go
20
Falling Slowly
1998
Go
21
Undue Influence
1999
Go
22
6
The Bay of Angels
2001
Go
23
8
Making Things Better / The Next Big Thing
2002
Go
24
4
The Rules of Engagement
2003
Go
25
Leaving Home
2005
Go
26
8
Strangers
2009
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
At the Hairdresser's
2011
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Jacques-Louis David
1987
Go
2
Soundings
1998
Go
3
Romanticism and Its Discontents
2000
Go

List of Anita Brookner Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Granta 13: After the Revolution
1999
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Anita Brookner

Anita Brookner was born on July 16th, 1928. Anita passed away March 10th, 2016 at 87 years old. Anita Brookner was born in Herne Hill, England. Brookner attended King's College London where she received a B.A. History and Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London where she received a Doctorate Art History.

Anita Brookner had written 26 standalone novels, starting with A Start in Life in 1981. The most recently released novel was Strangers, which was released in 2009.

Anita Brookner also wrote 3 Non-Fiction Books, including Jacques-Louis David and Soundings.

Anita Brookner: Awards & Accolades

Brookner's book, Hotel du Lac won the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1984.

Brookner's book, Hotel du Lac was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction, in 1985.

Anita Brookner: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Hotel du Lac: The Guardian: 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman Selection in 2023.
  • Look at Me: The Independent: Books of the Decade (1980s) Selection in 1989.

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Anita Brookner: F.A.Q

When was Anita Brookner Born?

Anita Brookner was born on July 16th, 1928.

When did Anita Brookner die?

Anita Brookner died on March 10th, 2016 at 87 years old.

Where was Anita Brookner Born?

Anita Brookner was born in Herne Hill, England.

What book awards has Anita Brookner won?

Hotel du Lac: Booker Prize: Best Fiction Book (1984).

What was the first book Anita Brookner wrote?

The first book written by Anita Brookner was A Start in Life, published in 1981.

What was the most recent book Anita Brookner wrote?

Her most recently released work was At the Hairdresser's (a short story) on December 1st, 2011.

What is the most popular book by Anita Brookner?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Anita Brookner book is Hotel du Lac. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Hotel du Lac (7.00)
  2. Strangers (8.00)
  3. Making Things Better / The Next Big Thing (8.00)
  4. Family And Friends (8.00)
  5. The Rules of Engagement (4.00)

How many books has Anita Brookner written?

Anita Brookner has written 30 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 26 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 3 Non-Fiction Books.

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