Jon Katz Reading Order
5 series · 37 books · Born 8 August 1947
Jon Katz was an accomplished American author and journalist known for his work in fiction and non-fiction, particularly in the genres of mystery and reflective narratives. Over his active years from 1991 to 2020, he published 37 books across five series, with his notable work including the engaging "Suburban Detective" series. His diverse portfolio also features standalone novels, short story collections, non-fiction works, and anthologies.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dog is My Co-Pilot 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete28 books (1997–2020)
Start with Media Rants, the first of 28 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Media Rants 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Virtuous Reality 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Running to the Mountain 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Geeks 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Dog Year 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The New Work of Dogs 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Dogs of Bedlam Farm 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Katz on Dogs 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Good Dog 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dog Days / Saving Izzy 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Izzy & Lenore 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Soul of a Dog 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Dog Who Loved 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Home for Rose 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Rose & Izzy 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Totally True Story of Devon, the Naughtiest Dog in the World. 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Going Home 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Lenore Finds a Friend 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Lenore, The Hungriest Dog in the World 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Story of Rose 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Listening to Dogs 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Dog Nobody Loved 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Second-Chance Dog 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Saving Simon 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Who Speaks for the Carriage Horses 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Talking to Animals 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Gus's Year 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dancing Dogs 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1991–2010)
Start with Sign-Off and read in order.
Suburban Detective Series
Complete5 books (1993–1998)
Start with Death by Station Wagon, the first of 5 books in the Suburban Detective series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jon Katz written?
- Jon Katz has written 37 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jon Katz series?
- Here are the first books in Jon Katz's series: Non-Fiction: Media Rants; Suburban Detective: Death by Station Wagon.
- What order should I read Jon Katz's books?
- We recommend reading Jon Katz's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jon Katz's series complete?
- Jon Katz has 5 completed series.