Andrey Kurkov Reading Order
4 series · 16 books
Andrey Kurkov is a prominent Ukrainian writer known for his unique blend of dark humor and philosophical insights. Active from 2001 to 2026, he has crafted 16 books across four series, including the well-regarded The Penguin and the Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries. His notable works span various genres, encompassing standalone novels and non-fiction, and have achieved international recognition.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete2 books (2014–2022)
Start with Ukraine Diaries and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine Diaries 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Diary of an Invasion 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with The Silver Bone and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Silver Bone 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Stolen Heart 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Lost Soldiers 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (2003–2020)
Start with The Case of the General's Thumb, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Case of the General's Thumb 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The President's Last Love 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Matter оf Death аnd Life 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Milkman in the Night 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Good Angel of Death 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Gardener from Ochakov 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Bickford Fuse 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Jimi Hendrix Live in Lviv 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Grey Bees 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Penguin Series
Complete2 books (2001–2004)
Start with Death and the Penguin and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death and the Penguin 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Penguin Lost 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrey Kurkov written?
- Andrey Kurkov has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Andrey Kurkov series?
- Here are the first books in Andrey Kurkov's series: Non-Fiction: Ukraine Diaries; Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries: The Silver Bone; The Penguin: Death and the Penguin.
- What order should I read Andrey Kurkov's books?
- We recommend reading Andrey Kurkov's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrey Kurkov still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrey Kurkov has 1 ongoing series: Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries.