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      The James Bond Series in Order

      by Ian Fleming
      🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

      How to Read the James Bond series

      🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

      Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

      Explanation of reading order types

      FAQ

      How many books are in the James Bond series?

      15 books

      When will the next book in the series be released?

      No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, A View to a Kill, was published in November 2011.

      When was the most recent book released?

      A View to a Kill was published in November 2011.

      What was the first book in the series?

      The first book in the series is Live and Let Die, published in January 1954.

      What genre is the James Bond series?

      The series primarily falls into the Espionage / Spies / CIA genre.

      Do you need to read the James Bond series in order?

      No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

      Is the James Bond series finished?

      The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.