Mario Puzo Reading Order

2 books (1998–2013)

Mario Puzo edited two complete anthologies published between 1998 and 2013. Writing New York came first, followed by Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70s. These are standalone collections best read in publication order.

Start with Writing New York and read in order.

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

3 books (1969–1999)

Mario Puzo's Godfather trilogy comprises three complete novels published over three decades, beginning in 1969 and concluding in 1999. These mystery and thriller works should be read in publication order, starting with The Godfather and continuing through The Sicilian and Omerta to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with The Godfather and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Godfather 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sicilian 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Omerta 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1972–2018)

Mario Puzo's non-fiction series spans four books published between 1972 and 2018, offering insights into the author's creative process and observations on crime, entertainment, and Las Vegas. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions. Puzo draws on his background in mystery and thriller writing to explore real-world subjects including the inner workings of Las Vegas and the development of his most famous work. The series concludes with Me and Mario, a collaborative memoir with Carol Gino.

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

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

8 books (1955–2001)

Mario Puzo's eight standalone novels span from 1955 to 2001 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Dark Arena. This complete series showcases Puzo's work across mystery, thriller, and non-fiction genres, with his final novel, The Family, co-written with Carol Gino. Each book stands independently, allowing readers to explore Puzo's varied storytelling across nearly five decades.

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

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