Cormac McCarthy Reading Order
6 series · 18 books · Born 20 July 1933
Cormac McCarthy is a renowned American author recognized for his impactful contributions to Western and post-apocalyptic literature. With an impressive body of work that includes 18 books across six series, such as The Border Trilogy and The Passenger, he has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Active from 1965 to 2024, McCarthy's distinctive style and exploration of violence in his stories have earned him acclaim as one of the most significant writers of his generation.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Writers: Their Lives and Works 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation(With: Manu Larcenet) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1965–2006)
Start with The Orchard Keeper, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Standalone Plays Series
Complete4 books (1994–2013)
Start with The Stonemason, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Plays series.
The Border Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1992–1998)
Start with All the Pretty Horses and read in order.
The Passenger Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2022)
Start with Stella Maris and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cormac McCarthy written?
- Cormac McCarthy has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Cormac McCarthy series?
- Here are the first books in Cormac McCarthy's series: Standalone Plays: The Stonemason; The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses; The Passenger: Stella Maris.
- What order should I read Cormac McCarthy's books?
- We recommend reading Cormac McCarthy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Cormac McCarthy's series complete?
- Cormac McCarthy has 5 completed series.