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Bernie Rhodenbarr

by Lawrence Block

18 books Started 1977 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Bernie Rhodenbarr is a Crime Fiction series by Lawrence Block, made up of 18 books published between 1977 and 2022. It begins with Burglars Can't Be Choosers (1977), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Burglar Who Met Fredric Brown (2022), spanning 45 years of storytelling.

18books
45years active
6decades
~2.6yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 Burglars Can't Be Choosers 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Burglar in the Closet 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
4 The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Like a Thief in the Night (Short Story) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7 The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Burglar Takes a Cat (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Burglar in the Library 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Burglar in the Rye 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Burglar Who Dropped in on Elvis (Short Story) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
13 The Burglar on the Prowl 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 The Burglar Who Smelled Smoke (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 A Bad Night for Burglars (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
17 The Burglar in Short Order 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Burglar Who Met Fredric BrownLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Bernie Rhodenbarr series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Bernie Rhodenbarr series?

Start with Burglars Can't Be Choosers (1977), the first book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series by Lawrence Block. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series?

There are 18 books in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series by Lawrence Block, published between 1977 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series?

The first book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series is Burglars Can't Be Choosers, published in 1977 by Lawrence Block.

What is the latest book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series?

The most recent book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series is The Burglar Who Met Fredric Brown (2022) by Lawrence Block.

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About Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block (born June 24, 1938) is an American crime fiction author. He has written over 100 novels and 200 short stories, and is best known for his character Matthew Scudder, an alcoholic private investigator. Block was born in Buffalo, New York and attended Antioch College. After graduating, he worked as a copywriter and editor before turning to writing full-time in 1962. Block's novels have won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award and the Shamus Award. He has also been inducted into the Bouchercon Hall of Fame and the Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame. Block's writing is known for its gritty realism and its exploration of moral dilemmas. His characters are often flawed and complex, and his stories are often dark and suspenseful. Block is a master of the crime fiction genre, and his work has been praised by critics and readers alike.

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