Donna Leon Reading Order
4 series · 42 books · Born 1942-09-28
Donna Leon is an acclaimed American writer known for her captivating crime novels set in the enchanting city of Venice. With a prolific output of 42 works spanning four series, including the beloved Guido Brunetti series and various standalone novels, she has established herself as a master of the genre. Her most notable creation, Commissario Guido Brunetti, has become a literary staple, captivating readers since her debut in 1992 and continuing through to her anticipated works in 2025.
Guido Brunetti Series
Ongoing33 books (1992–2024)
Start with Death at La Fenice, the first of 33 books in the Guido Brunetti series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Death at La Fenice 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death in a Strange Country 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Anonymous Venetian / Dressed for Death 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Venetian Reckoning / Death and Judgment 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Acqua Alta / Death in High Water 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Death of Faith / Quietly in Their Sleep 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Noble Radiance 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Fatal Remedies 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Friends in High Places 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | A Sea of Troubles 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Wilful Behaviour 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Uniform Justice 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Doctored Evidence 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Blood from a Stone 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Through a Glass, Darkly 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Suffer the Little Children 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Girl of His Dreams 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  About Face 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Question of Belief 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Drawing Conclusions 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Beastly Things 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Golden Egg 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  By its Cover 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Falling in Love 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Waters of Eternal Youth 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Earthly Remains 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Temptation of Forgiveness 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Unto Us a Son Is Given 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Trace Elements 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Transient Desires 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Give Unto Others 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  So Shall You Reap 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  A Refiner’s Fire 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Guido Brunetti Companion Series
Complete2 books (2009–2019)
Start with Brunetti's Cookbook(With: Roberta Pianaro) and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing6 books (2010–2025)
Start with Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Jewels of Paradise 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Donna Leon written?
- Donna Leon has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Donna Leon series?
- Here are the first books in Donna Leon's series: Guido Brunetti: Death at La Fenice; Guido Brunetti Companion: Brunetti's Cookbook(With: Roberta Pianaro); Non-Fiction: Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas.
- What order should I read Donna Leon's books?
- We recommend reading Donna Leon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Donna Leon still writing new books?
- Yes, Donna Leon has 2 ongoing series: Guido Brunetti, Non-Fiction.