Jonathan Stroud: A Prolific Writer With a Unique Style
Acclaimed British author, Jonathan Stroud, has a reputation for unravelling the magical allure of YA and shaver’s fantasy novels. Born in St. Albans, he nurtured a love for reading, writing and drawing from a young age. Despite battling health issues during his formative years, he channelled his passion for words into his studies, going on to graduate with an English Literature degree from the University of York.
Following his academic journey, Stroud ventured to London where he initially carved a career as an editor for Walker Books. Translating his love for the written word into creative illustrations, he eventually found himself in the realm of writing. Today, he resides in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, along with his wife, Gina, a gifted illustrator of children’s books, and their two children.
Books in Order: A Deep Dive into Jonathan Stroud’s Prolific Arsenal
Stroud’s journey as a published author began on a noteworthy high with the release of his picture book ‘The Lost Treasure of Captain Blood’, in 1996. His foray into novel writing was marked by the publishing of ‘Buried Fire’ in 1999. Here, we list Jonathan Stroud’s books in order of publication:
Publication Order of Bartimaeus Books
(with)
| The Amulet of Samarkand | (2003) |    |
| The Golem’s Eye | (2004) | |
| Ptolemy’s Gate | (2005) | |
| The Ring of Solomon | (2010) | |