Christopher Buckley Reading Order
6 series · 33 books · Born December 24, 1952
Christopher Buckley was a prominent American author renowned for his sharp political satire and humor. With a diverse portfolio that includes 33 books across six distinct series, as well as standalone novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction, he captivated readers over his four-decade career from 1982 to 2022. His most acclaimed work, "Thank You for Smoking," offers a witty critique of the tobacco industry and remains a standout in his literary legacy.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2013–2019)
Start with First Light: A Festschrift for Philip Levine on His 85th Birthday., the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  First Light: A Festschrift for Philip Levine on His 85th Birthday. 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Literary Review: The Glutton's Kitchen 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Seven Deadly Virtues 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Christmas Virtues: A Treasury of Conservative Tales for the Holidays 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Conservative Christmas Quotables 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Reel Verse 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1982–2020)
Start with Steaming to Bamboola, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Poetry Series
Complete4 books (2017–2019)
Start with The Far Republics, the first of 4 books in the Poetry series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Cynara 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Wry Martinis 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete14 books (1986–2022)
Start with The White House Mess, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The White House Mess 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Wet Work 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Thank You for Smoking 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  God Is My Broker 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Little Green Men 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  No Way to Treat a First Lady 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Florence of Arabia 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Boomsday 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Supreme Courtship 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | They Eat Puppies, Don't They? 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Relic Master 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Judge Hunter 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Make Russia Great Again 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Has Anyone Seen My Toes? 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christopher Buckley written?
- Christopher Buckley has written 33 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Christopher Buckley series?
- Here are the first books in Christopher Buckley's series: Anthologies: First Light: A Festschrift for Philip Levine on His 85th Birthday.; Non-Fiction: Steaming to Bamboola; Poetry: The Far Republics.
- What order should I read Christopher Buckley's books?
- We recommend reading Christopher Buckley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Christopher Buckley's series complete?
- Christopher Buckley has 5 completed series.