Patrick F. McManus Reading Order
5 series · 26 books
Patrick F. McManus was an American author renowned for his humorous takes on outdoor adventures. Over his prolific career from 1978 to 2014, he published 26 works spanning five series, including the beloved Sheriff Bo Tully series and various collections of short stories, nonfiction, and anthologies. His most notable title, A Fine and Pleasant Misery, showcases his signature blend of wit and insight into the quirks of outdoor life.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  100 Years Of Fishing: The Ultimate Tribute To Our Fishing Tradition 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Holt Paperback Series
Complete3 books (1982–2005)
Start with 5001 Nights at the Movies(By: Pauline Kael) and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1979–2002)
Start with Kid Camping from Aaaaiii! to ZIP, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Sheriff Bo Tully Series
Complete6 books (2006–2014)
Start with The Blight Way, the first of 6 books in the Sheriff Bo Tully series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete12 books (1978–2012)
Start with A Fine and Pleasant Misery, the first of 12 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Fine and Pleasant Misery 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Never Sniff a Gift Fish 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Grasshopper Trap 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Real Ponies Don't Go Oink! 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Good Samaritan Strikes Again 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | How I Got This Way 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Never Cry "Arp!" and Other Great Adventures 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Into the Twilight, Endlessly Grousing 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Kerplunk! 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories(With: Johnny B. Truant) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patrick F. McManus written?
- Patrick F. McManus has written 26 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Patrick F. McManus series?
- Here are the first books in Patrick F. McManus's series: Holt Paperback: 5001 Nights at the Movies(By: Pauline Kael); Non-Fiction: Kid Camping from Aaaaiii! to ZIP; Sheriff Bo Tully: The Blight Way; Short Story Collections: A Fine and Pleasant Misery.
- What order should I read Patrick F. McManus's books?
- We recommend reading Patrick F. McManus's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Patrick F. McManus's series complete?
- Patrick F. McManus has 5 completed series.