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Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming Reading Order

6 series · 28 books · Born 28 May 1908

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Ian Fleming was a British writer and journalist, celebrated for his impactful contributions to the spy fiction genre. Best known for creating the iconic James Bond character, he penned 28 books across six series, including the beloved Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and various standalone and non-fiction works. Active from 1953 until his passing in 1964, Fleming's legacy continues to thrive in the world of literature.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1996–2000)

Start with The Mammoth Book of Short Spy Novels and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Mammoth Book of Short Spy Novels
The Mammoth Book of Short Spy Novels
1996Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Century of British Mystery and Suspense
A Century of British Mystery and Suspense
2000Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of My Name is Bond, James Bond
My Name is Bond, James Bond
2000Buy 🇺🇸

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Series

Complete

4 books (1964–2013)

Start with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the first of 4 books in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang series.

#Title
1
Cover of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1964Buy 🇺🇸
2
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again(By: Frank Cottrell Boyce)
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time(By: Frank Cottrell Boyce)
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon(By: Frank Cottrell Boyce)
2013Buy 🇺🇸

James Bond Series

Complete

14 books (1953–1967)

Start with Casino Royale, the first of 14 books in the James Bond series.

#Title
1
Casino Royale
1953Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die
1954Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Moonraker
Moonraker
1955Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
1956Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love
1957Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Doctor No / Dr. No
Doctor No / Dr. No
1958Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Goldfinger
Goldfinger
1959Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Thunderball
Thunderball
1961Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Living Daylights
The Living Daylights
1962Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of The Spy Who Loved Me
The Spy Who Loved Me
1962Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of On Her Majesty's Secret Service
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
1963Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cover of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
1964Buy 🇺🇸
13
The Man with the Golden Gun
1965Buy 🇺🇸
14
Octopussy
1967Buy 🇺🇸

James Bond Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1960–2008)

Start with For Your Eyes Only and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only
1960Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Octopussy and The Living Daylights
Octopussy and The Living Daylights
1966Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace
2008Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

3 books (1963–2025)

Start with Thrilling Cities and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Thrilling Cities
Thrilling Cities
1963Buy 🇺🇸
2
Ian Fleming: The Playboy Interview
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Talk of the Devil: The Collected Writings of Ian Fleming
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (1957–1957)

#Title
1
Cover of The Diamond Smugglers
The Diamond Smugglers
1957Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ian Fleming written?
Ian Fleming has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1953 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ian Fleming series?
Here are the first books in Ian Fleming's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Book of Short Spy Novels; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; James Bond: Casino Royale; James Bond Collections: For Your Eyes Only; Non-Fiction: Thrilling Cities.
What order should I read Ian Fleming's books?
We recommend reading Ian Fleming's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ian Fleming still writing new books?
Yes, Ian Fleming has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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