Harold Robbins Reading Order
7 series · 37 books · Born 1916-05-21
Harold Robbins was a prolific novelist known for his engaging storytelling and exploration of controversial themes, particularly in the genres of drama and romance. With a remarkable portfolio featuring 37 books across 7 series, including notable titles like The Carpetbaggers and The Betsy, Robbins captivated readers from 1948 until 2011. His works, often characterized by their bold narratives and rich characters, continue to resonate with fans of popular fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Victory 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Madison Dupre Series
Complete4 books (2007–2011)
Start with The Looters, the first of 4 books in the Madison Dupre series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Last of the Realists 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete25 books (1948–2006)
Start with Never Love a Stranger, the first of 25 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Never Love a Stranger 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Dream Merchants 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Stone for Danny Fisher 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Never Leave Me 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  79 Park Avenue 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Stiletto 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Where Love Has Gone 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Adventurers 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Inheritors 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Pirate 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Lonely Lady 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dreams Die First 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Memories of Another Day 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Goodbye, Janette 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Spellbinder 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Storyteller 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Descent from Xanadu 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Piranhas 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Tycoon 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Never Enough 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Sin City 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Heat of Passion 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Betrayers(By: Junius Podrug) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Blood Royal(By: Junius Podrug) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Devil to Pay(By: Junius Podrug) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Betsy Series
Complete2 books (1971–1996)
Start with The Betsy and read in order.
The Carpetbaggers Series
Complete2 books (1961–1995)
Start with The Carpetbaggers and read in order.
The Predators Series
Complete2 books (1995–2000)
Start with The Predators and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Harold Robbins written?
- Harold Robbins has written 37 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1948 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each Harold Robbins series?
- Here are the first books in Harold Robbins's series: Madison Dupre: The Looters; The Betsy: The Betsy; The Carpetbaggers: The Carpetbaggers; The Predators: The Predators.
- What order should I read Harold Robbins's books?
- We recommend reading Harold Robbins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Harold Robbins's series complete?
- Harold Robbins has 7 completed series.