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Nero Wolfe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nero Wolfe 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 Nero Wolfe series? Start with "Disguise for Murder / The Twisted Scarf" (1950) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Nero Wolfe reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Disguise for Murder / The Twisted Scarf
1950
Bitter End
1997
Booby Trap
2013
Cordially Invited to Meet Death
2014
The Last Drive: And Other Stories
2015
Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO! / Eeny Meeny Murder Mo
2015
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