John Grisham Books in Order

Wondering what order to read John Grisham's 54 books in (1989–2026)? This guide sorts every book in publication order and groups all 3 series so you always know which titles connect.

Jake Brigance

3 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 1: A Time to Kill
    Book 1

    A Time to Kill

    First published 1989

    Jake Brigance
  2. Book 2: Sycamore Row
    Book 2

    Sycamore Row

    First published 2013

    Jake Brigance
  3. Book 3: A Time for Mercy
    Book 3

    A Time for Mercy

    First published 2020

    Jake Brigance

Theodore Boone

7 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 1: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
    Book 1

    Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

    First published 2010

    Theodore Boone
  2. Book 2: Theodore Boone: The Abduction
  3. Book 3: Theodore Boone: The Accused
    Book 3

    Theodore Boone: The Accused

    First published 2012

    Theodore Boone
  4. Book 4: Theodore Boone: The Activist
    Book 4

    Theodore Boone: The Activist

    First published 2013

    Theodore Boone
  5. Book 5: Theodore Boone: The Fugitive
    Book 5

    Theodore Boone: The Fugitive

    First published 2015

    Theodore Boone
  6. Book 6: Theodore Boone: The Scandal
    Book 6

    Theodore Boone: The Scandal

    First published 2016

    Theodore Boone
  7. Book 7: Theodore Boone: The Accomplice

Camino

3 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 1: Camino Island
    Book 1

    Camino Island

    First published 2017

    Camino
  2. Book 2: Camino Winds
    Book 2

    Camino Winds

    First published 2020

    Camino
  3. Book 3: Camino Ghosts
    Book 3

    Camino Ghosts

    First published 2024

    Camino

All John Grisham books in publication order

Every John Grisham book, in the order it was published.

  1. 1989: A Time to Kill
  2. 1991: The Firm
  3. 1992: The Pelican Brief
  4. 1993: The Client
  5. 1994: The Chamber
  6. 1995: The Rainmaker
  7. 1996: The Runaway Jury
  8. 1997: The Partner
  9. 1998: The Street Lawyer
  10. 1999: The Testament
  11. 2000: The Brethren
  12. 2001: A Painted House
  13. 2001: Skipping Christmas
  14. 2002: The Summons
  15. 2003: Bleachers
  16. 2003: The King of Torts
  17. 2004: The Last Juror
  18. 2005: The Broker
  19. 2006: The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
  20. 2007: Playing for Pizza
  21. 2008: The Appeal
  22. 2009: Ford County: Stories
  23. 2009: The Associate
  24. 2010: The Confession
  25. 2010: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
  26. 2011: The Litigators
  27. 2011: Theodore Boone: The Abduction
  28. 2012: Calico Joe
  29. 2012: The Racketeer
  30. 2012: Theodore Boone: The Accused
  31. 2013: Sycamore Row
  32. 2013: Theodore Boone: The Activist
  33. 2014: Gray Mountain
  34. 2015: Rogue Lawyer
  35. 2015: Theodore Boone: The Fugitive
  36. 2016: The Tumor: A Non-Legal Thriller
  37. 2016: The Whistler
  38. 2016: Theodore Boone: The Scandal
  39. 2017: Camino Island
  40. 2017: The Rooster Bar
  41. 2018: The Reckoning
  42. 2019: The Guardians
  43. 2019: Theodore Boone: The Accomplice
  44. 2020: A Time for Mercy
  45. 2020: Camino Winds
  46. 2021: Sooley
  47. 2021: The Judge's List
  48. 2022: Sparring Partners
  49. 2022: The Boys from Biloxi
  50. 2023: The Exchange
  51. 2024: Camino Ghosts
  52. 2024: Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
  53. 2025: The Widow
  54. 2026: Shaken: The Rush to Execute an Innocent Man

Frequently asked questions

What order should you read John Grisham's books in?

John Grisham's books form 3 series, including Theodore Boone (start with Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer), Jake Brigance (start with A Time to Kill), and Camino (start with Camino Island) — read each series in publication order starting from the title noted. The longest, Theodore Boone, runs 7 books deep. The other 41 standalone books can be read whenever you like.

How many books has John Grisham written?

John Grisham has written 54 books, split across 3 series and 41 standalone books. They were published between 1989 and 2026.

What is John Grisham's newest book?

John Grisham's newest book is Shaken: The Rush to Execute an Innocent Man, published in 2026. It's a standalone title.

Do you need to read Theodore Boone in order?

Yes — John Grisham's Theodore Boone is a 7-book series best read in order, starting with Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer. The series is still ongoing, so newer entries continue to release after this one.

What was John Grisham's first book?

John Grisham's first published book was A Time to Kill, released in 1989. It kicked off the Jake Brigance series.

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