Matt Richtel Reading Order
4 series ยท 10 books ยท Born 1966
Matt Richtel is an acclaimed American author and journalist known for his engaging storytelling across various genres. With 10 books spanning four series, including the popular Nat Idle series, as well as standalone novels, picture books, and non-fiction works, his writing explores themes of technology and modern life. Active from 2007 until 2022, Richtel is best recognized for his compelling narratives and thought-provoking insights.
Nat Idle Series
Complete4 books (2007โ2012)
Start with Hooked, the first of 4 books in the Nat Idle series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hooked 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Devil's Plaything 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Floodgate 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Cloud 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014โ2022)
Start with A Deadly Wandering and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Deadly Wandering 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | An Elegant Defense 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Inspired: Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2017โ2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Runaway Booger 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2015โ2017)
Start with The Doomsday Equation and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Doomsday Equation 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Dead on Arrival 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

