Matt Richtel Reading Order
4 series · 10 books · Born 1966
Matt Richtel is an acclaimed American journalist who writes for The New York Times, bringing his investigative reporting skills to both fiction and nonfiction projects. His body of work spans thriller novels and narrative nonfiction that examine how technology and modern life intersect with human behavior and society. Published over fifteen years, his diverse catalog includes the Nat Idle series alongside standalone works that showcase his talent for making complex subjects accessible to general readers.
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Nat Idle Series
Complete4 books (2007–2012)
Matt Richtel's four-book Nat Idle series spans from 2007 to 2012 and concludes with The Cloud. These nonfiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with Hooked, followed by Devil's Plaything and Floodgate. The series is now complete.
Start with Hooked, the first of 4 books in the Nat Idle series.
Start this series with Hooked
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Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2022)
Matt Richtel's three-book nonfiction series spans from 2014 to 2022 and should be read in publication order. The collection begins with A Deadly Wandering, followed by An Elegant Defense, and concludes with Inspired: Understanding Creativity. Though no additional releases are planned, the series appears to be complete as published.
Start with A Deadly Wandering and read in order.
Start this series with A Deadly Wandering
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Picture Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2015–2017)
Matt Richtel's two standalone novels, published between 2015 and 2017, should be read in publication order beginning with The Doomsday Equation followed by Dead on Arrival. The series is complete and each book stands alone, though reading them in the order they were released provides the intended experience.
Start with The Doomsday Equation and read in order.
Start this series with The Doomsday Equation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matt Richtel written?
- Matt Richtel has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Matt Richtel series?
- Here are the first books in Matt Richtel's series: Nat Idle: Hooked; Non-Fiction: A Deadly Wandering.
- What order should I read Matt Richtel's books?
- We recommend reading Matt Richtel's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Matt Richtel's series complete?
- Matt Richtel has 3 completed series.