George Smiley Books in Order

10
Books
1961
First Book
2024
Latest Book
64
Years

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

1

Call for the Dead (By: John Le Carre)

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1961

2

A Murder of Quality (By: John Le Carre)

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1962

3

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (By: John Le Carre)

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1963

4

The Looking Glass War (By: John Le Carre)

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1965

5

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (By: John Le Carre)

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1974

6

The Honourable Schoolboy (By: John Le Carre)

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1977

7

Smiley's People (By: John Le Carre)

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1979

8

The Secret Pilgrim (By: John Le Carre)

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1990

9

A Legacy of Spies (By: John Le Carre)

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2017

10

Karla's Choice

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2024

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the George Smiley series is publication order: 1. Call for the Dead (By: John Le Carre) (1961), 2. A Murder of Quality (By: John Le Carre) (1962), 3. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (By: John Le Carre) (1963), 4. The Looking Glass War (By: John Le Carre) (1965), 5. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (By: John Le Carre) (1974), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

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