British Literature

Biographies

Jonathan Coe: Books, Career, Family and Current Work

Introduction Jonathan Coe is an English novelist and writer born on 19 August 1961 in Lickey, south-west Birmingham. He is best known for books such as What a Carve Up!, The Rotters’ Club, Middle England, Bournville and The Proof of My Innocence. As of September 2026, he has published 15 novels. His next novel, Lessons in Harmony, is scheduled for…