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
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chewing the Page: The Mourning Goats Interviews 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Bloodsucking Fiends/Love Story Series
Complete3 books (1995β2010)
Start with Bloodsucking Fiends and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bloodsucking Fiends 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | You Suck: A Love Story 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bite Me: A Love Story 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Fool Series
Complete3 books (2009β2020)
Start with Fool and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fool 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Serpent of Venice 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shakespeare for Squirrels 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Griff 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Grim Reaper Series
Complete2 books (2007β2015)
Start with A Dirty Job and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Dirty Job 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Secondhand Souls 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Pine Cove Series
Complete3 books (1992β2004)
Start with Practical Demonkeeping and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Demonkeeping 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Stupidest Angel 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Sammy and the Cheese Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017β2022)
Start with Noir and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noir 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Razzmatazz 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1987β1987)
Start with Cat's Karma and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cat's Karma 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Our Lady of the Fishnet Stockings 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (1994β2025)
Start with Coyote Blue, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coyote Blue 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Island of the Sequined Love Nun 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lamb 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Fluke 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Sacre Bleu 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Anima Rising 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

