Andrey Kurkov Reading Order
4 series · 16 books
Andrey Kurkov is a Ukrainian author who writes in both Russian and Ukrainian, creating darkly imaginative fiction that has captivated readers across 37 languages. He is best known for Death and the Penguin, an internationally bestselling novel that exemplifies his blend of absurdist humor and social observation. Beyond his acclaimed adult novels, Kurkov has also written children's books and numerous screenplays, establishing himself as a major voice in contemporary European literature with work published in over 60 countries worldwide.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete2 books (2014–2022)
Start with Ukraine Diaries and read in order.
Start this series with Ukraine Diaries
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Ukraine Diaries |
| 2 |  Diary of an Invasion |
Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with The Silver Bone and read in order.
Start this series with The Silver Bone
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Silver Bone |
| 2 | The Stolen Heart |
| 3 | The Lost Soldiers |
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.
Start this series with The Case of the General's Thumb
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Case of the General's Thumb |
| 2 |  The President's Last Love |
| 3 |  A Matter оf Death аnd Life |
| 4 |  The Milkman in the Night |
| 5 | The Good Angel of Death |
| 6 |  The Gardener from Ochakov |
| 7 |  The Bickford Fuse |
| 8 |  Jimi Hendrix Live in Lviv |
| 9 |  Grey Bees |
The Penguin Series
Complete2 books (2001–2004)
Start with Death and the Penguin and read in order.
Start this series with Death and the Penguin
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death and the Penguin |
| 2 |  Penguin Lost |
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.