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Start with Mike and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.

5 books
Published 1909 to 1935
Status: Likely complete

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Mike

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

  1. 1
    Mike

    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. 2
    Psmith in the City

    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. 3
    Psmith, Journalist

    Book 3:Psmith, Journalist

    PG Wodehouse

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  4. 4
    Leave it to Psmith

    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...

  5. 5
    Mike and Psmith

    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.