Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Mitchell: Critical Essays | 2011 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 2 | Maggie Gee: Critical Essays | 2015 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 3 | China Miéville: Critical Essays | 2015 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 4 | Adam Roberts: Critical Essays | 2016 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 5 | Rupert Thomson: Critical Essays | 2016 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 6 | Tom McCarthy: Critical Essays | 2016 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 7 | M. John Harrison: Critical Essays | 2019 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 8 | Nicola Barker: Critical Essays | 2020 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 9 | Michel Faber: Critical Essays | 2020 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
| 10 | Sarah Hall: Critical Essays | 2022 | Nicola Barker | Buy |
The Contemporary Writers: Critical Essays series collects academic literary criticism about notable modern authors. The ten volumes cover a range of writers including David Mitchell, China Mieville, M. John Harrison, Tom McCarthy, and Nicola Barker herself. Each book gathers critical essays examining a single author’s work and themes.
Published between 2011 and 2022, the series provides serious critical analysis of authors who are still actively publishing. The inclusion of a Barker volume (2020) places her within a group of writers recognized for their literary significance and innovation.