Tom Perrotta Reading Order
7 series · 25 books · Born 1961
Tom Perrotta is a celebrated American author and screenwriter known for his insightful explorations of contemporary life. With a diverse body of work that includes 25 books across 7 series, his style blends sharp social commentary with engaging narratives, as seen in his notable novels Election and Little Children. Active from 1994 to 2026, Perrotta's contributions also encompass standalone works, novellas, and screenplay adaptations, marking him as a significant voice in modern literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2006–2012)
Start with The Best American Erotica 2006 and read in order.
Currency Series
Likely Complete8 books (2020–2021)
Start with Me and Carlos, the first of 8 books in the Currency series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Me and Carlos 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Crewelwork(By: Justin Torres) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | I Would Be Doing This Anyway(By: Jia Tolentino) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | If You Are Lonely and You Know It(By: Yiyun Li) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Rewards(By: Emma Cline) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Simplexity(By: Kiley Reid) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Summer House(By: Cristina Henriquez) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Tomorrow Box(By: Curtis Sittenfeld) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011–2013)
Start with Senior Season and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1994–2013)
Start with Bad Haircut: Stories of the Seventies and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (1997–2026)
Start with The Wishbones, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Tom Perrotta Scripts Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Little Children: The Shooting Script(With: Todd Field) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tracy Flick Series
Likely Complete2 books (1998–2022)
Start with Election and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tom Perrotta written?
- Tom Perrotta has written 25 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Tom Perrotta series?
- Here are the first books in Tom Perrotta's series: Anthologies: The Best American Erotica 2006; Currency: Me and Carlos; Short Stories/Novellas: Senior Season; Short Story Collections: Bad Haircut: Stories of the Seventies; Tracy Flick: Election.
- What order should I read Tom Perrotta's books?
- We recommend reading Tom Perrotta's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tom Perrotta still writing new books?
- Yes, Tom Perrotta has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.