Harry Kemelman Reading Order
2 series · 13 books · Born 1908-11-24
Harry Kemelman was an American author known for his engaging mysteries featuring the clever Rabbi David Small. With 13 published works across two series, including the popular Rabbi Small Mysteries and various short story collections, he captivated readers from 1964 to 1996. His unique blend of religious themes and detective storytelling has left a lasting impact in the mystery genre.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1967–1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Nine Mile Walk 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Rabbi Small Mysteries Series
Complete12 books (1964–1996)
Start with Friday the Rabbi Slept Late, the first of 12 books in the The Rabbi Small Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Friday the Rabbi Slept Late 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Monday the Rabbi Took Off 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wednesday the Rabbi Got Wet 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Conversations with Rabbi Small 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Someday the Rabbi Will Leave 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | One Fine Day the Rabbi Bought a Cross 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Day the Rabbi Resigned 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  That Day the Rabbi Left Town 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Harry Kemelman written?
- Harry Kemelman has written 13 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 1996.
- What is the first book in each Harry Kemelman series?
- Here are the first books in Harry Kemelman's series: The Rabbi Small Mysteries: Friday the Rabbi Slept Late.
- What order should I read Harry Kemelman's books?
- We recommend reading Harry Kemelman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Harry Kemelman's series complete?
- Harry Kemelman has 2 completed series.