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Christopher Moore Reading Order

9 series Β· 23 books Β· Born 1957

Christopher Moore is a prolific author known for his unique blend of humor and fantasy, with a distinctive voice that has captivated readers since 1987. He has published 23 novels spanning nine series, including the beloved Pine Cove series and the popular Bloodsucking Fiends/Love Story. Moore's engaging storytelling style shines through in his notable works like the Grim Reaper series and Sammy and the Cheese, solidifying his place in contemporary fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Chewing the Page: The Mourning Goats Interviews

Bloodsucking Fiends/Love Story Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2010)

Start with Bloodsucking Fiends and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Bloodsucking Fiends
Bloodsucking Fiends
2
Cover of You Suck: A Love Story
You Suck: A Love Story
3
Cover of Bite Me: A Love Story
Bite Me: A Love Story

Fool Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2020)

Start with Fool and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Serpent of Venice
The Serpent of Venice
3
Cover of Shakespeare for Squirrels
Shakespeare for Squirrels

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1

Grim Reaper Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2015)

Start with A Dirty Job and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Dirty Job
A Dirty Job
2
Cover of Secondhand Souls
Secondhand Souls

Pine Cove Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2004)

Start with Practical Demonkeeping and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Practical Demonkeeping
Practical Demonkeeping
2
Cover of The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
3
The Stupidest Angel

Sammy and the Cheese Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017–2022)

Start with Noir and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Razzmatazz

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1987)

Start with Cat's Karma and read in order.

#Title
1
Cat's Karma
2
Our Lady of the Fishnet Stockings

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (1994–2025)

Start with Coyote Blue, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Coyote Blue
Coyote Blue
2
Cover of Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
3
4
5
Cover of Sacre Bleu
Sacre Bleu
6
Anima Rising

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Moore written?
Christopher Moore has written 23 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Christopher Moore series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Moore's series: Bloodsucking Fiends/Love Story: Bloodsucking Fiends; Fool: Fool; Grim Reaper: A Dirty Job; Pine Cove: Practical Demonkeeping; Sammy and the Cheese: Noir.
What order should I read Christopher Moore's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Moore's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christopher Moore still writing new books?
Yes, Christopher Moore has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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