Rougon-Macquart Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Rougon-Macquart books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Fortune of the Rougons
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The Kill / The Rush for the Spoil
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The Belly of Paris / The Fat and the Thin
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The Conquest of Plassans
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The Sin of Father Mouret / The Sinful Priest / Abbe Mouret's Transgression
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His Excellency Eugene Rougon
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The Drinking Den / The Dram Shop / L'Assommoir / The Gin Palace
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A Love Episode / A Page of Love / A Love Story
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Nana
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Restless House / Lesson in Love
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The Ladies' Paradise / Lesson in Love
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The Bright Side of Life / How Jolly Life Is / Zest for Life
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Germinal
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The Masterpiece / His Masterpiece
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The Soil / Earth
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The Dream
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The Beast in Man / The Beast Within
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Money
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The Downfall / The Debacle
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Doctor Pascal
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Rougon-Macquart series is publication order: 1. The Fortune of the Rougons (1870), 2. The Kill / The Rush for the Spoil, 3. The Belly of Paris / The Fat and the Thin, 4. The Conquest of Plassans, 5. The Sin of Father Mouret / The Sinful Priest / Abbe Mouret's Transgression, and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Rougon-Macquart series by Emile Zola contains 20 books. The series began in 1870 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Rougon-Macquart series is written by Emile Zola. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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