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Stieg Larsson

Stieg Larsson Reading Order

4 series ยท 14 books ยท Born 15 august 1954

Stieg Larsson was a Swedish author and journalist known for his gripping crime novels. Active from 2005 to 2025, he published a total of 14 books across four series, including the acclaimed Millennium series and its graphic novel adaptations. His most notable work, the original Millennium trilogy, has captivated readers worldwide and inspired numerous film adaptations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013โ€“2013)

#Title
1
A Darker Shade of Sweden

Millennium Series

Ongoing

8 books (2005โ€“2025)

Start with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the first of 8 books in the Millennium series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2
Cover of The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire
3
Cover of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
4
Cover of The Girl in the Spider's Web(By: David Lagercrantz)
The Girl in the Spider's Web(By: David Lagercrantz)
5
Cover of The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye(By: David Lagercrantz)
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye(By: David Lagercrantz)
6
Cover of The Girl Who Lived Twice(By: David Lagercrantz)
The Girl Who Lived Twice(By: David Lagercrantz)
7
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons(By: Karin Smirnoff)
8
The Girl with Ice in Her Veins(By: Karin Smirnoff)

Millennium: The Graphic Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2012โ€“2015)

Start with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1, the first of 4 books in the Millennium: The Graphic Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1
2
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 2
3
Cover of The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire
4
Cover of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2011โ€“2011)

#Title
1
The Expo Files: Articles by the Crusading Journalist

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stieg Larsson written?
Stieg Larsson has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Stieg Larsson series?
Here are the first books in Stieg Larsson's series: Millennium: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Millennium: The Graphic Novels: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1.
What order should I read Stieg Larsson's books?
We recommend reading Stieg Larsson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Stieg Larsson still writing new books?
Yes, Stieg Larsson has 1 ongoing series: Millennium.

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