Jo Nesbo Reading Order
8 series · 38 books
Jo Nesbo is a Norwegian crime writer who has become the bestselling author from his country, with over 50 million copies sold globally. He is best known for his dark and intricate Harry Hole detective series, which established him as a master of Scandinavian noir, though he has since expanded into multiple series spanning literary thrillers, reimagined Shakespeare works, and children's fantasy adventures. Before establishing himself as a novelist in 1997, Nesbo was a successful musician and frontman for the Norwegian country-pop band Di Derre, bringing his creative ambitions across both artistic mediums.
Blood on Snow Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with Blood on Snow and read in order.
Start this series with Blood on Snow
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Doktor Proctor Series
Complete7 books (2007–2017)
Start with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, the first of 7 books in the Doktor Proctor series.
Start this series with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
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Harry Hole Series
Ongoing14 books (1997–2026)
Start with The Bat, the first of 14 books in the Harry Hole series.
Start this series with The Bat
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Hogarth Shakespeare Series
Complete7 books (2015–2018)
Start with The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson), the first of 7 books in the Hogarth Shakespeare series.
Start this series with The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson)
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Kingdom Series
Ongoing2 books (2020–2024)
Start with The Kingdom and read in order.
Start this series with The Kingdom
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2025)
Start with Headhunters, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Headhunters
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jo Nesbo written?
- Jo Nesbo has written 38 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jo Nesbo series?
- Here are the first books in Jo Nesbo's series: Blood on Snow: Blood on Snow; Doktor Proctor: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder; Harry Hole: The Bat; Hogarth Shakespeare: The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson); Kingdom: The Kingdom.
- What order should I read Jo Nesbo's books?
- We recommend reading Jo Nesbo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jo Nesbo still writing new books?
- Yes, Jo Nesbo has 3 ongoing series: Harry Hole, Kingdom, Standalone Novels.