What order should I read Mervyn Peake's books in?

Read Gormenghast in its numbered order, starting with Titus Groan.

Which Mervyn Peake book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Titus Groan (1946), book 1 of Gormenghast.

Books in order

Mervyn Peake books in order

Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast series has 3 main books, starting with Titus Groan (1946). Here they are in reading order, with page counts and reading times.

Gormenghast

3 books · 1946–1959 · 22 h 25 min

#1Titus Groan1946
#2Gormenghast1950
#3Titus Alone1959

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Reading Mervyn Peake

What order should I read Mervyn Peake's books in?: Read Gormenghast in its numbered order, starting with Titus Groan.
Which Mervyn Peake book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Titus Groan (1946), book 1 of Gormenghast.