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Start with Mike and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Mike
Book 1 by PG Wodehouse • Published 1909
Mike Jackson’s school life is upended by a surprise inheritance and a move to a new school, where he meets the unforgettable Psmith. Cricket, house politics, and youthful pride drive the action as Mike learns how quic...
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Psmith reading order
Ends with Mike and Psmith
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Book 1:Mike
PG Wodehouse • 1909
Mike Jackson’s school life is upended by a surprise inheritance and a move to a new school, where he meets the unforgettable Psmith. Cricket, house politics, and youthful pride drive the action as Mike learns how quic...
- 2

Book 2:Psmith in the City
PG Wodehouse • 1910
Psmith takes a reluctant job at a City bank and treats office life as a personal comedy routine, while his friend Mike tries to keep him out of trouble. Practical jokes, workplace politics, and a dash of adventure tur...
- 3

Book 3:Psmith, Journalist
PG Wodehouse
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
- 4

Book 4:Leave it to Psmith
PG Wodehouse • 1923
Psmith arrives at Blandings Castle as a temporary secretary and decides to fix a wrong, by stealing a valuable necklace from under everyone’s nose. Between a suspicious secretary, romantic plots, and Psmith’s confiden...
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Book 5:Mike and Psmith
PG Wodehouse • 1935
Mike Jackson and his friend Psmith join forces at school, where cricket, house pride, and the temptation to bend rules drive a string of scrapes. Psmith’s confidence turns even minor trouble into a full-scale escapade...
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Psmith FAQ
What is the best order to read the Psmith series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Mike.
How many books are in the Psmith series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Psmith series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Psmith series?
New readers should start with Mike, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Psmith series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1909 to 1935.