Matt Richtel Reading Order
4 series Β· 10 books Β· 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.
Nat Idle Series
Complete4 books (2007β2012)
Start with Hooked, the first of 4 books in the Nat Idle series.
Start this series with Hooked
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hooked |
| 2 | Devil's Plaything |
| 3 | Floodgate |
| 4 | The Cloud |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014β2022)
Start with A Deadly Wandering and read in order.
Start this series with A Deadly Wandering
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Deadly Wandering |
| 2 | An Elegant Defense |
| 3 | Inspired: Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Runaway Booger |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2015β2017)
Start with The Doomsday Equation and read in order.
Start this series with The Doomsday Equation
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Doomsday Equation |
| 2 | Dead on Arrival |
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.

