The Godfather Books in Order
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The Godfather series, authored by Mario Puzo and later expanded by Mark Winegardner, centers on the Corleone family's rise and struggles within the American Mafia. Set primarily in New York City and spanning from the 1940s through the 1960s, the series explores themes of power, loyalty, and family within the criminal underworld. It includes both original works by Puzo and continuations by Winegardner, focusing on the complex dynamics of crime families and their intersections with politics and entertainment.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1969 · Mario Puzo
The Godfather is a crime novel written by American author Mario Puzo and published in 1969 by G. P. Putnam's Sons. The story follows a fictional…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Mario Puzo
This 1984 novel by Mario Puzo follows Michael Corleone after his three-year exile in Sicily, when he is charged with returning to America with…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Mario Puzo
Omerta is a novel by Mario Puzo, published posthumously in 2000 by Ballantine Books. It follows the story of Don Aprile's adopted "nephew" Astorre…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Mark Winegardner
In The Godfather Returns, Mark Winegardner continues the story of the Corleone family in the years not covered by Mario Puzo's original novel or the…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Mark Winegardner
The Godfather's Revenge, described in its source as the original 1969 bestseller that became a landmark in American popular culture, is a novel by…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Godfather books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Godfather”. Start with “The Godfather.”
How many books are in the The Godfather series?
We list 5 books by Mario Puzo , published between 1969–2006.
Where can I buy the The Godfather books?
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