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Christopher Moore Reading Order

9 series · 23 books · Born 1957

FantasyLiterary FictionRomance

Christopher Moore is a Canadian author whose darkly comedic novels blend fantasy, romance, and literary fiction with sharp wit and unconventional characters. His most celebrated works include the Bloodsucking Fiends series, which reimagines vampire mythology with humor and heart, and the Fool series, which offers irreverent retellings of classic literature. With over two decades of prolific output spanning multiple series and formats, Moore has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction known for subverting genre expectations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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Chewing the Page: The Mourning Goats Interviews
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bloodsucking Fiends/Love Story Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2010)

Start with Bloodsucking Fiends and read in order.

Start this series with Bloodsucking Fiends

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Bloodsucking Fiends
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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You Suck: A Love Story
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Bite Me: A Love Story
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fool Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2020)

Start with Fool and read in order.

Start this series with Fool

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The Serpent of Venice
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shakespeare for Squirrels
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Grim Reaper Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2015)

Start with A Dirty Job and read in order.

Start this series with A Dirty Job

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2
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Secondhand Souls
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pine Cove Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2004)

Start with Practical Demonkeeping and read in order.

Start this series with Practical Demonkeeping

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Practical Demonkeeping
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Stupidest Angel
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sammy and the Cheese Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017–2022)

Start with Noir and read in order.

Start this series with Noir

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2

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1987)

Start with Cat's Karma and read in order.

Start this series with Cat's Karma

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2
Our Lady of the Fishnet Stockings
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (1994–2025)

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

Start this series with Coyote Blue

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2
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Island of the Sequined Love Nun
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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6
Anima Rising
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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