The Karla Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Karla Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Buy on Amazon1974
The Honourable Schoolboy
Buy on Amazon1977
Smiley's People
Buy on Amazon1979
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Karla Trilogy series is publication order: 1. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1974), 2. The Honourable Schoolboy (1977), 3. Smiley's People (1979). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Karla Trilogy series by John Le Carre contains 3 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Karla Trilogy series is written by John Le Carre. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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