Discover new books on Goodreads
Meet your next favorite book

Espionage Books

Showing 1-50 of 23,196
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (George Smiley, #3) The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (George Smiley, #3)
by (shelved 922 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.09 — 135,862 ratings — published 1963
Rate this book
Clear rating
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (George Smiley, #5; Karla Trilogy, #1) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (George Smiley, #5; Karla Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 822 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.06 — 111,540 ratings — published 1974
Rate this book
Clear rating
Casino Royale (James Bond, #1) Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
by (shelved 532 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.73 — 101,988 ratings — published 1953
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War (Hardcover)
by (shelved 492 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.51 — 98,763 ratings — published 2018
Rate this book
Clear rating
Call for the Dead (George Smiley, #1) Call for the Dead (George Smiley, #1)
by (shelved 478 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.85 — 51,802 ratings — published 1961
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1) The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1)
by (shelved 466 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.05 — 444,739 ratings — published 1980
Rate this book
Clear rating
Slow Horses (Slough House, #1) Slow Horses (Slough House, #1)
by (shelved 442 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.05 — 98,607 ratings — published 2010
Rate this book
Clear rating
Smiley's People (George Smiley, #7; Karla Trilogy, #3) Smiley's People (George Smiley, #7; Karla Trilogy, #3)
by (shelved 390 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.30 — 43,503 ratings — published 1979
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Honourable Schoolboy (George Smiley, #6; Karla Trilogy, #2) The Honourable Schoolboy (George Smiley, #6; Karla Trilogy, #2)
by (shelved 350 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.99 — 27,745 ratings — published 1977
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 346 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.21 — 31,742 ratings — published 2014
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan, #3) The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan, #3)
by (shelved 328 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.12 — 393,998 ratings — published 1984
Rate this book
Clear rating
Eye of the Needle Eye of the Needle (Paperback)
by (shelved 319 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.22 — 175,306 ratings — published 1978
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Day of the Jackal The Day of the Jackal (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 304 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.27 — 150,245 ratings — published 1971
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon, #1) The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon, #1)
by (shelved 286 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.99 — 105,048 ratings — published 2000
Rate this book
Clear rating
Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2) Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)
by (shelved 286 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.63 — 39,005 ratings — published 1954
Rate this book
Clear rating
Red Sparrow (Red Sparrow Trilogy, #1) Red Sparrow (Red Sparrow Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 284 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.95 — 59,853 ratings — published 2013
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Looking Glass War (George Smiley, #4) The Looking Glass War (George Smiley, #4)
by (shelved 277 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.73 — 20,046 ratings — published 1965
Rate this book
Clear rating
Moonraker (James Bond, #3) Moonraker (James Bond, #3)
by (shelved 270 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.82 — 33,140 ratings — published 1955
Rate this book
Clear rating
From Russia with Love (James Bond, #5) From Russia with Love (James Bond, #5)
by (shelved 270 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.91 — 40,592 ratings — published 1957
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Perfect Spy A Perfect Spy (Paperback)
by (shelved 268 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.99 — 24,026 ratings — published 1986
Rate this book
Clear rating
Our Man in Havana Our Man in Havana (Paperback)
by (shelved 268 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.94 — 43,914 ratings — published 1958
Rate this book
Clear rating
Dead Lions (Slough House, #2) Dead Lions (Slough House, #2)
by (shelved 263 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.13 — 51,569 ratings — published 2013
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Bourne Supremacy (Jason Bourne, #2) The Bourne Supremacy (Jason Bourne, #2)
by (shelved 239 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.11 — 183,397 ratings — published 1986
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Legacy of Spies (George Smiley, #9) A Legacy of Spies (George Smiley, #9)
by (shelved 235 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.89 — 26,454 ratings — published 2017
Rate this book
Clear rating
Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, #1) Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, #1)
by (shelved 231 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.17 — 217,152 ratings — published 1987
Rate this book
Clear rating
American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1) American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)
by (shelved 227 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.25 — 104,825 ratings — published 2010
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Russia House The Russia House (Paperback)
by (shelved 224 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.91 — 26,511 ratings — published 1989
Rate this book
Clear rating
Doctor No (James Bond, #6) Doctor No (James Bond, #6)
by (shelved 220 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.81 — 27,839 ratings — published 1958
Rate this book
Clear rating
Spook Street (Slough House, #4) Spook Street (Slough House, #4)
by (shelved 219 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.42 — 38,612 ratings — published 2017
Rate this book
Clear rating
Goldfinger (James Bond, #7) Goldfinger (James Bond, #7)
by (shelved 219 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.83 — 28,588 ratings — published 1959
Rate this book
Clear rating
Diamonds Are Forever (James Bond, #4) Diamonds Are Forever (James Bond, #4)
by (shelved 217 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.63 — 26,247 ratings — published 1956
Rate this book
Clear rating
Real Tigers (Slough House, #3) Real Tigers (Slough House, #3)
by (shelved 210 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.29 — 42,519 ratings — published 2016
Rate this book
Clear rating
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1) I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)
by (shelved 208 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.84 — 195,006 ratings — published 2006
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 207 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.24 — 16,783 ratings — published 2015
Rate this book
Clear rating
The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay, #1) The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay, #1)
by (shelved 203 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.59 — 49,602 ratings — published 1915
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (Jack Ryan, #4) The Cardinal of the Kremlin (Jack Ryan, #4)
by (shelved 201 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.11 — 62,787 ratings — published 1988
Rate this book
Clear rating
Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 200 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.15 — 21,647 ratings — published 2007
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Little Drummer Girl The Little Drummer Girl (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 199 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,540 ratings — published 1983
Rate this book
Clear rating
Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan, #5; Jack Ryan Universe, #6) Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan, #5; Jack Ryan Universe, #6)
by (shelved 197 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.15 — 146,189 ratings — published 1989
Rate this book
Clear rating
London Rules (Slough House, #5) London Rules (Slough House, #5)
by (shelved 196 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.35 — 35,571 ratings — published 2018
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Alice Network The Alice Network (Paperback)
by (shelved 196 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.32 — 686,520 ratings — published 2017
Rate this book
Clear rating
Berlin Game (Bernard Samson, #1) Berlin Game (Bernard Samson, #1)
by (shelved 196 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.07 — 15,577 ratings — published 1983
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Night Manager The Night Manager (Paperback)
by (shelved 195 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.85 — 25,385 ratings — published 1993
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne, #3) The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne, #3)
by (shelved 191 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.08 — 68,236 ratings — published 1990
Rate this book
Clear rating
Thunderball (James Bond, #9) Thunderball (James Bond, #9)
by (shelved 189 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.84 — 19,411 ratings — published 1961
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Murder of Quality (George Smiley, #2) A Murder of Quality (George Smiley, #2)
by (shelved 186 times as espionage)
avg rating 3.66 — 27,470 ratings — published 1962
Rate this book
Clear rating
The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon, #2) The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon, #2)
by (shelved 184 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.17 — 46,592 ratings — published 2002
Rate this book
Clear rating
Agent Sonya: Moscow's Most Daring Wartime Spy Agent Sonya: Moscow's Most Daring Wartime Spy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 183 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,351 ratings — published 2020
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II (Hardcover)
by (shelved 181 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.15 — 66,556 ratings — published 2019
Rate this book
Clear rating
Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory (Hardcover)
by (shelved 179 times as espionage)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,114 ratings — published 2010
Rate this book
Clear rating


Karl Braungart
“Jabir listened but was not convinced.  “Iraq and Iran haven’t gotten along for many centuries. Why should we now?”
― Karl Braungart, Fatal Identity

Simon W. Clark
“Jake’s shirt and jeans gave off a business vibe with the hint of a wide range of corporate occupations from sales to IT. Only politicians and real estate agents wore a suit and tie these days. Dressed to push an agenda. A man wearing a two-piece suit and tie would be remembered and many people became guarded, sus of the wearer’s intention. Guarded meant memorable.
Blend into the environment; do not stick out.”
― Simon W. Clark, Dead Mercenary's Trail

More quotes...

The following shelves are listed as duplicates of this shelf:
spies, spy, spy-books, and spy-fiction