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Ariadne Oliver Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ariadne Oliver books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Ariadne Oliver series? Start with "Cards on the Table" (1936) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Ariadne Oliver reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Cards on the Table
1936
Mrs. McGinty's Dead / Blood Will Tell
1952
Dead Man's Folly
1956
The Pale Horse
1961
Third Girl
1966
Hallowe'en Party / A Haunting in Venice
1969
Elephants Can Remember
1972
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