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: January 2026
Publication Order
Call for the Dead
Buy on Amazon1961
A Murder of Quality
Buy on Amazon1962
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Buy on Amazon1963
The Looking Glass War
Buy on Amazon1965
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Buy on Amazon1974
The Honourable Schoolboy
Buy on Amazon1977
Smiley's People
Buy on Amazon1979
The Secret Pilgrim
Buy on Amazon1990
A Legacy of Spies
Buy on Amazon2017
Karla's Choice (By: Nick Harkaway)
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the George Smiley series is publication order: 1. Call for the Dead (1961), 2. A Murder of Quality (1962), 3. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963), 4. The Looking Glass War (1965), 5. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1974), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The George Smiley series by John Le Carre contains 10 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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