Robert Littell Reading Order
3 series Β· 26 books Β· Born 1935
Robert Littell is an American novelist and ex-journalist currently based in France, best known for crafting intelligent spy thrillers centered on Cold War tensions between American and Soviet intelligence agencies. His career spans from 1969 to the present, encompassing 26 books that blend espionage intrigue with literary sophistication. Working primarily in standalone novels alongside series work, Littell brings journalistic precision and insider knowledge to his portrayals of covert operations and international conflict.
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1998β1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | For the Future of Israel(With: Shimon Peres) |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (1969β1969)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Left and Right with Lion and Ryan |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1969β2025)
Robert Littell has written 24 standalone novels from 1969 to 2025, spanning mystery, thriller, and young adult genres. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with If Israel Lost the War and progressing through titles like The Defection of A.J. Lewinter, Mother Russia, The Amateur, The Sisters, and The Company. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entries including Legends and nine additional novels published after 2020. Each book functions as an independent entry, allowing readers to start anywhere, though following the publication sequence provides insight into the author's evolving narrative style and thematic interests.
Start with If Israel Lost the War, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with If Israel Lost the War
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | If Israel Lost the War |
| 2 | The Defection of A.J. Lewinter |
| 3 | Sweet Reason |
| 4 | The October Circle |
| 5 | Mother Russia |
| 6 | The Debriefing |
| 7 | The Amateur |
| 8 | The Sisters |
| 9 | The Revolutionist |
| 10 | The Once and Future Spy |
| 11 | An Agent in Place |
| 12 | The Visiting Professor |
| 13 | Walking Back the Cat |
| 14 | The Company |
| 15 | Legends |
| 16 | Vicious Circle |
| 17 | The Stalin Epigram |
| 18 | Young Philby |
| 19 | A Nasty Piece of Work |
| 20 | The Mayakovsky Tapes |
| 21 | Vladimir M. |
| 22 | Comrade Koba |
| 23 | A Plague on Both Your Houses |
| 24 | Bronshtein in the Bronx |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Littell written?
- Robert Littell has written 26 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1969 to 2025.
- What order should I read Robert Littell's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Littell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert Littell still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert Littell has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

