Dave Barry Reading Order
9 series · 63 books · Born 1947-07-03
Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and former Miami Herald columnist whose sharp comedic voice has defined American satire for decades. Beyond his nationally syndicated column, Barry has authored numerous humor collections and novels that blend irreverent wit with keen social observation, earning him a devoted following among readers who appreciate absurdist comedy. His prolific output includes children's books, young adult fiction, and collaborative fantasy series like Never Land, demonstrating his versatility across genres while maintaining the comedic sensibility that made his journalism legendary.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1993–2013)
Start with Florida Stories, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Florida Stories
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Children's Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Class Trip/The Worst Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Start with The Worst Class Trip Ever and read in order.
Start this series with The Worst Class Trip Ever
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Never Land Series
Complete3 books (2006–2008)
Start with Escape from the Carnivale and read in order.
Start this series with Escape from the Carnivale
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing36 books (1983–2025)
Start with The Taming of the Screw, the first of 36 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Taming of the Screw
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Peter and the Starcatchers Series
Complete5 books (2004–2011)
Start with Peter and the Starcatchers, the first of 5 books in the Peter and the Starcatchers series.
Start this series with Peter and the Starcatchers
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Ridley Pearson Children's Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete8 books (1999–2023)
Start with Big Trouble, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Big Trouble
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Troll Target Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dave Barry written?
- Dave Barry has written 63 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Dave Barry series?
- Here are the first books in Dave Barry's series: Anthologies: Florida Stories; Class Trip/The Worst: The Worst Class Trip Ever; Never Land: Escape from the Carnivale; Non-Fiction: The Taming of the Screw; Peter and the Starcatchers: Peter and the Starcatchers.
- What order should I read Dave Barry's books?
- We recommend reading Dave Barry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dave Barry still writing new books?
- Yes, Dave Barry has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.