Mario Puzo Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series?"

"There are four books in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series, published between 1972 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series is The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions, published in 1972."

Q: "Did Mario Puzo write about the making of The Godfather?"

"Yes, The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions (1972) is Puzo's account of his experiences with The Godfather's success, including the writing of the novel and his involvement in the film adaptation. The Making of the Godfather (2013) provides additional behind-the-scenes detail."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions	1972	Mario Puzo	Buy
2	Inside Las Vegas	1977	Mario Puzo	Buy
3	The Making of the Godfather	2013	Mario Puzo	Buy
4	Me and Mario	2018	Mario Puzo	Buy

Mario Puzo’s non-fiction offers a behind-the-scenes look at the man behind The Godfather. The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions, published in 1972 during the height of Godfather mania, collects Puzo’s essays and reflections on his sudden fame, the film adaptation, and his life as a writer. Inside Las Vegas (1977) explores the casino world that would also inform his novel Fools Die.

Me and Mario (2018), written by a close associate, provides a more personal account of Puzo’s life and personality. Combined with The Making of the Godfather (2013), these non-fiction works give readers a fuller picture of Puzo beyond his fiction. They are most rewarding for readers who have already read The Godfather and want to understand the circumstances that produced one of American fiction’s most famous novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series?

There are four books in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series, published between 1972 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Mario Puzo Non-Fiction series is The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions, published in 1972.

Did Mario Puzo write about the making of The Godfather?

Yes, The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions (1972) is Puzo’s account of his experiences with The Godfather’s success, including the writing of the novel and his involvement in the film adaptation. The Making of the Godfather (2013) provides additional behind-the-scenes detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order