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George Smiley Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of George Smiley 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 George Smiley series? Start with "Call for the Dead" (1961) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete George Smiley reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Call for the Dead
1961
A Murder of Quality
1962
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
1963
The Looking Glass War
1965
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
1974
The Honourable Schoolboy
1977
Smiley's People
1979
The Secret Pilgrim
1990
A Legacy of Spies
2017
Karla's Choice (By: Nick Harkaway)
2024
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