D.J. Taylor

D.J. Taylor is an accomplished English author who has made significant contributions to the literary world through his fiction and non-fiction books. Born in 1960, Taylor attended school in Norwich and went on to study Modern History at St. John's College, Oxford. His writing career spans various genres, and he has established himself as a critic, novelist, and biographer.

Taylor's biographical work has earned him considerable recognition. He has written insightful biographies on notable figures such as William Makepeace Thackeray and George Orwell. His expertise in literature and history has made him a respected voice in the literary community. In addition to his biographical work, Taylor is also a prolific contributor to various publications, including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Independent.

As a versatile author, D.J. Taylor has also ventured into crime fiction, showcasing his ability to write engaging and suspenseful narratives. His crime novels, such as the one based in Britain's past, demonstrate his wide-ranging talents and appeal to a broad audience. Taylor's work has earned him the status of a popular British best-selling author and crime novelist.

In addition to his professional achievements, Taylor maintains a balanced personal life. He currently resides in Norwich, England, and is married to the novelist Rachel Hore, with whom he has three sons. Despite his numerous commitments, Taylor continues to contribute to the literary world through his captivating stories and insightful critiques.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Great Eastern Land 1986
2 Real Life 1992
3 English Settlement 1996
4 Trespass 1998
5 The Comedy Man 2002
6 Kept 2006
7 Ask Alice 2009
8 At the Chime of a City Clock 2010
9 Derby Day 2011
10 Secondhand Daylight 2012
11 The Windsor Faction 2013
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 From the Heart 2014
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 After Bathing at Baxter's 1997
2 Wrote for Luck 2014
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 A Vain Conceit 1989
2 After the War 1993
3 Thackeray 1999
4 Orwell 2003
5 Bright Young People 2007
6 On The Corinthian Spirit 2010
7 What You Didn't Miss 2012
8 The Prose Factory 2016
9 The New Book of Snobs 2017
10 'Rock and Roll is Life' 2018
11 The Lost Girls 2019
12 On 1984 2019
D.J. Taylor Anthologies
# Title Year
1 My Favorite Year of Football Writing 1993