The Godfather books in order A series by Mario Puzo

The Godfather series by Mario Puzo has 6 books, from The Family Corleone (2012) to Omertà (2000). Read it in order, starting with The Family Corleone.

Reading order: 1 The Family Corleone (2012) · 2 The Godfather (1969) · 3 The Sicilian (1984) · 4 The Godfather Returns (2004) · 5 The Godfather's Revenge (2006) · Omertà (2000)

Updated September 2026

All 6 The Godfather books in order

  1. 1.

    The Family Corleone (2012)

  2. 2.

    The Godfather (Mar 1969)

    450 pages★ 4.3 (48 ratings)Adapted for film

  3. 3.

    The Sicilian (Nov 1984)

    416 pagesAdapted for film

  4. 4.

    The Godfather Returns (2004)

  5. 5.

    The Godfather's Revenge (2006)

  6. Omertà (2000)

    365 pages

The Godfather on screen

The Godfather FAQ

How many The Godfather books are there?
There are 6 The Godfather books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Godfather books in?
In publication order, starting with The Family Corleone (2012): 1 The Family Corleone (2012) · 2 The Godfather (1969) · 3 The Sicilian (1984) · 4 The Godfather Returns (2004) · 5 The Godfather's Revenge (2006) · Omertà (2000).
What is the first The Godfather book?
The Family Corleone (2012).
What is the latest The Godfather book?
Omertà (2000).
Is the Godfather series finished?
There have been no new The Godfather books since 2000; Mario Puzo died in 1999.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.