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Lanny Budd Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lanny Budd books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Lanny Budd series? Start with "World's End" (1940) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Lanny Budd reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
World's End
1940
Between Two Worlds
1941
Dragon's Teeth I
1942
Wide is the Gate
1943
Presidential Agent
1944
Dragon Harvest
1945
A World to Win
1946
Presidential Mission
1947
One Clear Call
1948
O Shepherd, Speak!
1949
The Return of Lanny Budd
1953
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