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James Finn Garner

5 Series • 14 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Rex Koko, Private Clown Books
Start with: Honk Honk, My Darling (2011)
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Publication Order of Politically Correct Bedtime Stories Books
Start with: Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (1994)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Sweet Marlene (2002)

ⓘ About James Finn Garner

About James Finn Garner James Finn Garner is a gifted American writer and satirist hailing from Chicago. He is known for his storytelling abilities, particularly in the genres of comedy, mystery, and thrill. Garner’s books reflect his talent for writing, setting him apart in the realm of literature. One of Garner’s key strengths is his ability to craft realistic and engaging characters. His protagonists are often relatable, playing a significant role in captivating the reader’s interest. Garner’s attention to character development places him among the top in his field, making his stories enjoyable to read. Another notable aspect of Garner’s writing is his capability to weave captivating storylines.

All Book Series by James Finn Garner

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Honk Honk, My Darling

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2011

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2011
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Have Yourself a Monkey Little Christmas

Book 2 of 4 · published 2012

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2012
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Double Indignity

Book 3 of 4 · published 2014

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2014
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The Wet Nose of Danger

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2014

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2014
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Politically Correct Bedtime Stories

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1994

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1994
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Politically Correct Holiday Stories

Book 2 of 4 · published 1995

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1995
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The Politically Correct Ultimate Storybook

Book 3 of 4 · published 1995

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1995
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Once Upon a More Enlightened Time

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1995

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1995
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Sweet Marlene

Single-title series · published 2002

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2002
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Tea Party Fairy Tales

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012

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2012
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Politically Correct Pinocchio

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018

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2018
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Apocalypse Wow!

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1997

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1997
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Recut Madness

Book 2 of 3 · published 2007

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2007
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The Politically Correct Movie Guide

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2007

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2007

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is James Finn Garner?

About James Finn Garner James Finn Garner is a gifted American writer and satirist hailing from Chicago. He is known for his storytelling abilities, particularly in the genres of comedy, mystery, and thrill. Garner's books reflect his talent for writing, setting him apart in the realm of literature.

Which James Finn Garner series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Politically Correct Bedtime Stories series, the earliest of James Finn Garner's multi-book series: it opens with Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (1994) and runs to 4 books across 1994–1995, ending with Once Upon a More Enlightened Time (1995). James Finn Garner's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.

How many books has James Finn Garner written?

James Finn Garner has 14 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1994 and 2018. 8 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Rex Koko, Private Clown series with 4 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should James Finn Garner's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Finn Garner's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (1994–1995, 4 books) and Rex Koko, Private Clown (2011–2014, 4 books).

How are James Finn Garner's books organised into series?

This guide splits James Finn Garner's 14 books into 2 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Rex Koko, Private Clown (4 books, 2011–2014); Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (4 books, 1994–1995).