History of the Russian State in Novels vs Lanny Budd
Two historical fiction series side by side, straight from the catalog data: History of the Russian State in Novels is the longer series (18 books vs 11 books); History of the Russian State in Novels is the more recent one, starting in 2014. There's no wrong answer — pick the shape that fits your reading appetite, and Shelfmark will keep your place in either (no account needed).
| Statistic | History of the Russian State in Novels | Lanny Budd |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Boris Akunin | Upton Sinclair |
| Books | 18 | 11 |
| Published | 2014–2024 | 1940–1953 |
| Books per year | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Start with | Prince Cranberry (2014) | World's End (1940) |
| Reading order | Full History of the Russian State in Novels order → | Full Lanny Budd order → |
Numbers come from the Shelfmark catalog (Wikidata + Open Library). "Books per year" is catalogued books divided by the publication span — a rough cadence, not a quality score.