Mark Twain

1835–1910

1 series 41 books in order 36 standalone books

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American author and humorist who lived from 1835 to 1910. He is best known for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Huckleberry Finn is often referred to as "the Great American Novel." Twain was a widely quoted figure and maintained friendships with presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. His work remains influential in American literature.

Born: 1835
Known for: Tom Sawyer books

Where to start with Mark Twain

Begin with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876, as it is the first book in the Tom Sawyer series and offers a foundational entry into Mark Twain’s fictional world. Proceed in publication order through the series: Tom Sawyer's Conspiracy, Tom Sawyer, Detective, Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer, Prince and Pauper, and Tom Sawyer, the Conspirator. These works follow Tom’s adventures and evolving character across different settings and situations. For standalone works, consider starting with Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, published in 1884, as it is a central text in Twain’s canon and directly continues Tom’s story in tone and setting. The other standalone titles, such as Life on the Mississippi and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, are also published in chronological order and reflect key phases of Twain’s writing career.

Series by Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer books

5 books in order · 1876–1896

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1876 · Mark Twain

Mark Twain drew on boys he grew up with in Missouri to create Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Set by the Mississippi River in the 1840s, Tom…
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

1884 · Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in…
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Tom Sawyer Abroad

1894 · Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer Abroad is an 1894 novel by Mark Twain. Tom's plan to become famous involves Huck Finn and his friend Jim in a crusade to the Holy Land by…
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Tom Sawyer, Detective

1896 · Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer, Detective is a 1896 novel by Mark Twain. It follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, who takes on the role of a detective to solve a murder.…
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Tom Sawyer's Conspiracy

Year unknown · Mark Twain

"The Adventure of Tom Sawyer" is an unfinished novella by American author Mark Twain, first published in 1967. It is a continuation of Twain's famous…
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Standalone books

Is Shakespeare Dead?

1909
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Eve's Diary

1906
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Autobiography of Mark Twain

1906
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Editorial Wild Oats

1905
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King Leopold's Soliloquy

1905
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A Dog's Tale

1904
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The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (38 stories)

1903
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The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories and Sketches (20 works)

1900
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Christian Science

1899
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How to Tell a Story and Other Essays (16 works)

1899
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The man that corrupted Hadleyburg and other essays and stories (17 works)

1899
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The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories and Essays [14 works]

1896
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Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc.

1896
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Extracts from Adam’s Diary

1893
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1601

1882
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The Stolen White Elephant, etc

1882
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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches

1867
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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

1865
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The Prince and the Pauper

Year unknown
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Year unknown
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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

Year unknown
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Life on the Mississippi

Year unknown
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Roughing It

Year unknown
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A Tramp Abroad

Year unknown
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc

Year unknown
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The Mysterious Stranger

Year unknown
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The Innocents Abroad

Year unknown
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Letters from the Earth

Year unknown
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The American Claimant

Year unknown
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The War Prayer

Year unknown
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The Awful German Language

Year unknown
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Great Short Works of Mark Twain

Year unknown
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In Defense of Harriet Shelley and other essays

Year unknown
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The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain

Year unknown
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The great modern American stories

Year unknown
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What Is Man? and Other Essays

Year unknown
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Mark Twain written?

We list 41 books by Mark Twain across 1 series, published between 1865–1909 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Mark Twain's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Mark Twain's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.