Pip Williams Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series?"

"There are two books in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series is The Dictionary of Lost Words, published in 2020."

Q: "Are Pip Williams's novels connected to each other?"

"The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho are standalone novels, so they can be read in any order. Both are set in Oxford, England and share an interest in the power of language and books, but they have different characters and take place in different time periods."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Dictionary of Lost Words	2020	Pip Williams	Buy
2	The Bookbinder of Jericho / The Bookbinder	2023	Pip Williams	Buy

Pip Williams has written two standalone novels, both set in Oxford and centered on women whose lives are shaped by the world of words and books. While the novels are independent of each other, readers who enjoy one will likely appreciate the other for its similar themes and setting.

The Dictionary of Lost Words (2020) takes place during the decades-long creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. Its main character, Esme, grows up surrounded by lexicographers and begins quietly gathering the words they choose to leave out. The Bookbinder of Jericho (2023) moves forward to World War I, following a young woman named Peggy who works at Oxford University Press and uncovers truths hidden within the pages she binds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Pip Williams Standalone Novels series is The Dictionary of Lost Words, published in 2020.

Are Pip Williams's novels connected to each other?

The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho are standalone novels, so they can be read in any order. Both are set in Oxford, England and share an interest in the power of language and books, but they have different characters and take place in different time periods.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order