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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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