Does this page include every Herman Melville book?

This catalog lists the Herman Melville books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Herman Melville series listed separately?

Yes. Each Herman Melville series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Herman Melville books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Herman Melville Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Herman Melville books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Herman Melville bibliography.

Browse books by Herman Melville in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 16 books / 3 series

American author best known for the epic novel *Moby-Dick*. His works, including *Typee* and *Billy Budd*, are celebrated for their philosophical depth and have secured his legacy as a cornerstone of American literature. This page provides the Herman Melville books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Herman Melville in Publication Order

1846 Typee POoSN / 1 Buy

1847 Omoo POoSN / 2 Buy

1849 Mardi POoSN / 3 Buy

1849 Redburn POoSN / 4 Buy

1850 White-Jacket POoSN / 5 Buy

1851 Moby Dick POoSN / 6 Buy

1852 Pierre POoSN / 7 Buy

1853 Bartleby: The Scrivener POoSN / 8 Buy

1854 The Encantadas and Other Stories POoSSC / 1 Buy

1855 Benito Cereno POoSS / 1 Buy

1855 Israel Potter POoSN / 9 Buy

1856 The Piazza Tales POoSSC / 2 Buy

1857 The Confidence-Man POoSN / 10 Buy

1922 The Apple-Tree Table POoSSC / 3 Buy

1924 Billy Budd POoSN / 11 Buy

2021 I Would Prefer Not To POoSSC / 4 Buy

Complete Herman Melville Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Standalone Reading Order 11 books / 1846-1924

01 Typee 1846 Buy

02 Omoo 1847 Buy

03 Mardi 1849 Buy

04 Redburn 1849 Buy

05 White-Jacket 1850 Buy

06 Moby Dick 1851 Buy

07 Pierre 1852 Buy

08 Bartleby: The Scrivener 1853 Buy

09 Israel Potter 1855 Buy

10 The Confidence-Man 1857 Buy

11 Billy Budd 1924 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas Reading Order 1 book / 1855

01 Benito Cereno 1855 Buy

Short Story Collections Reading Order 4 books / 1854-2021

01 The Encantadas and Other Stories 1854 Buy

02 The Piazza Tales 1856 Buy

03 The Apple-Tree Table 1922 Buy

04 I Would Prefer Not To 2021 Buy

Where to start with Herman Melville

What is the best order to read Herman Melville books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

More authors

Joyce Carol Oates -> Kaylee Ryan -> Maryann Jordan -> J.P. McLean ->

Source note: Sequencebooks organizes author, book, and series records from its catalog data. Publication years and series order are shown when available.