Bernie Rhodenbarr Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Bernie Rhodenbarr books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Burglars Can't Be Choosers
Buy on Amazon1977
The Burglar in the Closet
Buy on Amazon1978
The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling
Buy on Amazon1979
The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
Buy on Amazon1980
The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian
Buy on Amazon1983
Like a Thief in the Night
Buy on Amazon1983
The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams
Buy on Amazon1994
The Burglar Takes a Cat
Buy on Amazon1994
The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart
Buy on Amazon1995
The Burglar in the Library
Buy on Amazon1997
The Burglar in the Rye
Buy on Amazon1998
The Burglar Who Dropped in on Elvis
Buy on Amazon1999
The Burglar on the Prowl
Buy on Amazon2001
The Burglar Who Smelled Smoke
Buy on Amazon2011
A Bad Night for Burglars
Buy on Amazon2011
The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
Buy on Amazon2013
The Burglar in Short Order
Buy on Amazon2020
The Burglar Who Met Fredric Brown
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Bernie Rhodenbarr series is publication order: 1. Burglars Can't Be Choosers (1977), 2. The Burglar in the Closet (1978), 3. The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling (1979), 4. The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza (1980), 5. The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian (1983), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Bernie Rhodenbarr series by Lawrence Block contains 18 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Bernie Rhodenbarr series is written by Lawrence Block. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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