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Mario Puzo

Mario Puzo Reading Order

4 series · 17 books · Born 1920

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Mario Puzo was a prolific American author known for his gripping narratives in the crime and drama genres. With a remarkable portfolio of 17 books spanning four series, including his iconic work "The Godfather," he captivated readers from 1955 until 2018. In addition to his celebrated novels, Puzo also explored non-fiction and anthologies, solidifying his legacy in American literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1998–2013)

Start with Writing New York and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Writing New York
Writing New York
1998Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70s
Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70s
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Godfather Series

Complete

3 books (1969–1999)

Start with The Godfather and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Godfather
The Godfather
1969Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Sicilian
The Sicilian
1984Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Omerta
Omerta
1999Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1972–2018)

Start with The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions
The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions
1972Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Inside Las Vegas
Inside Las Vegas
1977Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Making of the Godfather
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
Me and Mario(With: Carol Gino)
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1955–2001)

Start with The Dark Arena, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Dark Arena
The Dark Arena
1955Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Fortunate Pilgrim
1965Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw
The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw
1966Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Six Graves to Munich
Six Graves to Munich
1967Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Fools Die
Fools Die
1978Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Fourth K
The Fourth K
1990Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Last Don
The Last Don
1996Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of The Family(With: Carol Gino)
The Family(With: Carol Gino)
2001Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mario Puzo written?
Mario Puzo has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Mario Puzo series?
Here are the first books in Mario Puzo's series: Anthologies: Writing New York; Godfather: The Godfather; Non-Fiction: The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions.
What order should I read Mario Puzo's books?
We recommend reading Mario Puzo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Mario Puzo's series complete?
Mario Puzo has 4 completed series.

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