David Simon books in order
American author, journalist, and television writer and producer
- Born
- 1960
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
David Simon has published 3 novels, beginning with Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets (1991). The latest is The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Simon
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Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets
David Simon's most-read book.
Newest
The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood
Published September 1997.
David Simon books in order of publication
Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets (1991)
The Corner (1997)
The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (Sep 1997)
About David Simon
David Judah Simon is an American author, journalist, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work on The Wire (2002–2008).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Simon FAQ
- How many books has David Simon written?
- David Simon has published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Simon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets.
- What is David Simon's latest book?
- The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (1997).
- What is David Simon's most famous book?
- Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets (1991) is David Simon's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.