Walking Dead Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Walking Dead books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Rise of the Governor
Buy on Amazon2011
The Road to Woodbury
Buy on Amazon2012
The Fall of the Governor, Part 1
Buy on Amazon2012
Just Another Day at the Office
Buy on Amazon2012
The Fall of the Governor, Part 2
Buy on Amazon2014
Descent
Buy on Amazon2014
Invasion
Buy on Amazon2015
Search and Destroy
Buy on Amazon2016
Return to Woodbury
Buy on Amazon2017
Typhoon (By: Wesley Chu)
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Walking Dead series is publication order: 1. Rise of the Governor (2011), 2. The Road to Woodbury (2012), 3. The Fall of the Governor, Part 1 (2012), 4. Just Another Day at the Office (2012), 5. The Fall of the Governor, Part 2 (2014), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Walking Dead series by Jay Bonansinga contains 10 books. The series began in 2011 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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