George Smiley Books in Order
8 books by John le Carré · 1961-1990 · Espionage , Mystery , Thriller
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Call for the Dead | 1961 | Amazon |
| 2 |  | A Murder of Quality | 1962 | Amazon |
| 3 |  | The Spy Who Came in from the Cold | 1963 | Amazon |
| 4 |  | The Looking Glass War | 1969 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | 1974 | Amazon |
| 6 |  | The Honourable Schoolboy | 1977 | Amazon |
| 7 |  | Smiley's People | 1979 | Amazon |
| 8 |  | The Secret Pilgrim | 1990 | Amazon |
Where to start with George Smiley
Start with Call for the Dead. The George Smiley books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.
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George Smiley series FAQ
- How many books are in the George Smiley series?
- There are 8 books in the George Smiley series by John le Carré, published between 1961 and 1990.
- What is the first George Smiley book?
- Call for the Dead, published in 1961, is the first book in the George Smiley series.
- What is the latest George Smiley book?
- The Secret Pilgrim (1990) is the most recent George Smiley book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read the George Smiley books in order?
- The George Smiley books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with Call for the Dead.