Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on May 22nd, 1859 and passed away at the age of 71 on July 17th, 1930.

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Arthur Conan Doyle Stats: The highest rated book by Arthur Conan Doyle on Book Notification is Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Collection, a Collection. The second-highest rated book is The Return of Sherlock Holmes, a Collection.

The most read book by Arthur Conan Doyle on Book Notification is The Hound of the Baskervilles, the 14th novel in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes series. The second most read book is A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes #1).

Below is a complete list of Arthur Conan Doyle books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

Features the famous clever detective solving mysteries with his friend, Dr. Watson, in London.

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List of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

Further intriguing detective stories where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve various mysteries.

List of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

More short stories where detective Sherlock Holmes uses keen observation and deduction to solve intriguing mysteries with his friend Dr. Watson.

List of The Return of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

Features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes solving new cases after coming back from being thought dead.

List of Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow Books in Publication Order

A collection of detective stories with Holmes solving mysteries, showcasing his final adventures before retiring.

List of The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes Books in Publication Order

A collection of short stories about detective Sherlock Holmes solving mysteries and cases with his friend Dr. Watson.

List of Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Gerard Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Follows the exciting adventures of Brigadier Gerard, a brave French soldier during the Napoleonic Wars.

List of Professor Challenger Books in Publication Order

Features a bold scientist's exciting adventures, exploring unknown lands and creatures.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Murderous Christmas Stories Books in Publication Order

A collection of holiday-themed mystery tales involving crimes and detective work.

List of The Year of the Cat Books in Publication Order

Enchanting fantasies where cats and humans share deep bonds, set in both magical and sci-fi worlds.

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A Cat of a Different Color (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Annie Reed, Louisa Swann, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Ray Vukcevich, Dory Crowe)
2020
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A Cat of Perfect Taste (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Saki , Charles Dudley Warner, Philip Gilbert Hamerton, Kari Kilgore)
2020
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A Cat of Disdainful Looks (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Rudyard Kipling, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Mark Twain, Ray Vukcevich, John Adams, Jodi Lyn Nye)
2020
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A Cat of Strange Lands (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, E. Nesbit, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Kent Patterson, Meyari McFarland, Leigh Saunders)
2020
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A Cat of Space and Time (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Andre Norton, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Cordwainer Smith, Geoffrey A. Landis, Mary Turzillo, Daemon Crowe)
2020
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A Cat of Heroic Heart (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Carole Nelson Douglas, E. Nesbit, Jamie Ferguson, Lisa Silverthorne, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Liz Pierce)
2020
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A Cat of Roving Nature (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Emile Zola, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dory Crowe, C.J. Erick, Sylvia Warner)
2020
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A Cat of Artistic Sensibilities (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Henry Slesar, Joan Aiken, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Mary Turzillo)
2021
10
A Cat of Fantastic Whims (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, E. Nesbit, Jamie Ferguson, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Geoffrey A. Landis, Liz Pierce)
2021
11
A Cat of Feral Instincts (With: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Edgar Allan Poe, Brigid Collins, Dean Wesley Smith, Pamela Sargent, Jamie McNabb, Mary Turzillo, N. Margaret Campbell)
2021
12
A Cat of Romantic Soul (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Anthea Sharp, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Bonnie Elizabeth, Dean Wesley Smith, Kari Kilgore)
2021
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List of MIT Press/Radium Age Books in Publication Order

Early twentieth century science fiction stories from classic authors of the era.

List of Arthur Conan Doyle Anthologies in Publication Order

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle) was born on May 22nd, 1859. Arthur passed away July 17th, 1930 at 71 years old. Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Arthur Conan Doyle had published 19 standalone novels, starting with The Surgeon of Gaster Fell in 1885. The most recently released novel was The Narrative of John Smith, which was released in 2011.

Arthur Conan Doyle: Awards & Accolades

Arthur Conan Doyle has won multiple awards including: The Nero Award, Archie Goodwin Award, in 2005 and the Crime Thriller Awards, International Crime Writing Hall of Fame Award, in 2008.

Doyle's book, The Hound of the Baskervilles won the Audie Award, Best Audio Drama, in 2015.

Arthur Conan Doyle books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume One was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections, in 2010. Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume Two was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 2011. Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume Three was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 2012. Sherlock Holmes - Read by Stephen Fry was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Male Narrator, in 2018. Flight or Fright was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2018.

Arthur Conan Doyle: Lists & Other Mentions

  • A Scandal in Bohemia was an AbeBooks: 100 (Fiction) Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2018.
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles has made several lists including:
    1. Counterpunch: 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 Selection in 2014.
    2. Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
    3. The Telegraph: 100 Novels Everyone Should Read Selection in 2009.
    4. BBC: 100 Novels That Shaped Our World Selection in 2019.
    5. New York Public Library: 125 Books We Love for Adults Selection in 2020.
    6. The Guardian: 50 Books That Defined Their Era Selection in 2011.
    7. The Daily Mail: A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life Selection in 2019.
    8. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1902.
    9. Time Magazine: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Selection in 2023.
    10. Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
    11. BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
    12. Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020.
    13. Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990.
    14. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • The Sign of Four was a The Guardian: 100 Best Novels Written in English Selection in 2015 and a The Guardian: 100 Greatest Novels of All Time Selection in 2015.
  • The Complete Sherlock Holmes has made several lists including:
    1. Book Riot: From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books Selection in 2013.
    2. The Telegraph: The Perfect Library Selection in 2008.
    3. Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Selection in 1995.
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was a BBC: Radio Oxford 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die Selection in 2020.
  • A Study in Scarlet was a TES Magazine: Teacher's Favourite Books List Selection in 2013.
  • was a Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990.

The entire Sherlock Holmes series was listed on TES Magazine's Teacher's Favourite Books list.

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  4. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
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  6. Edgar Allan Poe, author of: The Fall of the House of Usher.
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  9. Elizabeth George, author of the Inspector Lynley Series.
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Arthur Conan Doyle: F.A.Q

When was Arthur Conan Doyle Born?

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22nd, 1859.

When did Arthur Conan Doyle die?

Arthur Conan Doyle died on July 17th, 1930 at 71 years old.

Where was Arthur Conan Doyle Born?

Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

What awards has Arthur Conan Doyle won?

Arthur Conan Doyle has won the following awards: Archie Goodwin Award at the Nero Award (2005) and the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame Award at the Crime Thriller Awards (2008).

What book awards has Arthur Conan Doyle won?

Doyle's book, The Hound of the Baskervilles won the award Audie Award, Best Audio Drama, in 2015.

What was the first book Arthur Conan Doyle wrote?

The first book written by Arthur Conan Doyle was The Captain of the Polestar, published in 1883.

What was the most recent book Arthur Conan Doyle wrote?

His most recently released work was The Lost World and The Poison Belt on February 21st, 2023.

What is the most popular book by Arthur Conan Doyle?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Arthur Conan Doyle book is The Hound of the Baskervilles. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Hound of the Baskervilles (8.15)
  2. A Study in Scarlet (7.98)
  3. The Sign of Four (7.81)
  4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (8.29)
  5. A Scandal in Bohemia (7.76)

How many books has Arthur Conan Doyle written?

Arthur Conan Doyle has written 142 books across 18 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 12 books in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 14 books in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 13 books in The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 8 books in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow Series
  • 13 books in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes Series
  • 13 Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collections
  • 2 Gerard Short Story Collections
  • 5 books in the Professor Challenger Series
  • 19 Standalone Novels
  • 18 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 15 Short Story Collections
  • 14 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Murderous Christmas Stories Series
  • 1 book in The Year of the Cat Series
  • 1 book in the MIT Press/Radium Age Series

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