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Thug Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thug 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 Thug series? Start with "Thugs and the Women Who Love Them" (2002) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Thug reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Thugs and the Women Who Love Them
2002
Every Thug Needs a Lady
2003
Thug Matrimony
2007
Thug Lovin'
2009
Justify My Thug
2011
Honor Thy Thug
2013
Private Sessions Tape 1
2017
Thug Shorts
2018
Thugs 7
2019
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