Georges Simenon

SIMENON, GEORGES, 1903 to 1989

Georges Simenon

Belgian writer.

Books
39
Editions tracked
58
First editions
11
Nationality
Belgium
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Reading guide

Georges Simenon books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1938L' Homme Qui Regardait Passer Les TrainsGallimard
  2. 1948A Summer Holiday*
  3. 1951Maigret's ChristmasPresses de la Cité
  4. 1954Maigret and the Young GirlCompanion Book Club
  5. 1954Maigret and the MinisterPresses de la Cité
  6. 1957Maigret's Little JokeHamish Hamilton
  7. 1959Maigret Has ScruplesHamish Hamilton
  8. 1963Maigret's MemoirsHamish Hamilton
  9. 1964The Blue RoomPresses de la Cité
  10. 1965Maigret Sets a TrapHamish Hamilton
  11. 1971Maigret and the InformerPresses de la Cité
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What order should I read Georges Simenon's books in?

In publication order they begin with La Danseuse Du Gai-Moulin (1931), then La Nuit Du Carrefour (1931) and Le Chien Jaune (1931). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Georges Simenon's first book?

The earliest book we list is La Danseuse Du Gai-Moulin, first published in 1931.

When was Georges Simenon born?

Georges Simenon was born in 1903 and died in 1989.

How many Georges Simenon books does MyVolumes track?

We track 39 books by Georges Simenon across 58 editions, 11 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Georges Simenon book is a first edition?

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