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James Bond Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of James Bond 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 James Bond series? Start with "Casino Royale" (1953) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete James Bond reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Casino Royale
1953
Live and Let Die
1954
Moonraker
1955
Diamonds Are Forever
1956
From Russia with Love
1957
Doctor No / Dr. No
1958
Goldfinger
1959
Thunderball
1961
The Spy Who Loved Me
1962
The Living Daylights
1962
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
1963
You Only Live Twice
1964
The Man with the Golden Gun
1965
Octopussy
1967
For Your Eyes Only
1960
Octopussy and The Living Daylights
1966
Quantum of Solace
2008
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