Lanny Budd books in order A series by Upton Sinclair
The Lanny Budd series by Upton Sinclair has 11 books, from World's End (1940) to The Return of Lanny Budd (1953). Read it in order, starting with World's End.
Reading order: 1 World's End (1940) · 2 Between Two Worlds (1941) · 3 Dragon's Teeth (1942) · 4 Wide Is the Gate (1943) · 5 Presidential Agent (1944) · 6 Dragon Harvest (1945) · 7 A World to Win (1946) · 8 Presidential Mission (1947) · 9 One Clear Call (1948) · 10 O Shepherd, Speak! (1949) · … all 11 below
Updated September 2026
All 11 Lanny Budd books in order
- 1.
World's End (1940)
- 2.
Between Two Worlds (1941)
- 3.
Dragon's Teeth (1942)
- 4.
Wide Is the Gate (1943)
- 5.
Presidential Agent (1944)
- 6.
Dragon Harvest (1945)
- 7.
A World to Win (1946)
- 8.
Presidential Mission (1947)
- 9.
One Clear Call (1948)
- 10.
O Shepherd, Speak! (1949)
- 11.
The Return of Lanny Budd (1953)
Lanny Budd FAQ
- How many Lanny Budd books are there?
- There are 11 Lanny Budd books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Lanny Budd books in?
- In publication order, starting with World's End (1940): 1 World's End (1940) · 2 Between Two Worlds (1941) · 3 Dragon's Teeth (1942) · 4 Wide Is the Gate (1943) · 5 Presidential Agent (1944) · 6 Dragon Harvest (1945) · … all 11 below.
- What is the first Lanny Budd book?
- World's End (1940).
- What is the latest Lanny Budd book?
- The Return of Lanny Budd (1953).
- Is the Lanny Budd series finished?
- There have been no new Lanny Budd books since 1953; Upton Sinclair died in 1968.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.