Portrait of Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin books in order

American filmmaker

Born
1961
Country
United States
Books
3

Aaron Sorkin has published 2 plays and 1 other book, beginning with A Few Good Men (1989). The latest is The Farnsworth Invention (2009).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aaron Sorkin

Plays in order

  1. A Few Good Men (1989)

    126 pagesAdapted for film

  2. The Farnsworth Invention (2009)

    101 pages

Other books in order

  1. The West Wing Script Book (2002)

    416 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Benjamin Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, and filmmaker. As a writer for stage, television, and film, he is recognized for his fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the storytelling technique called the "walk and talk". Sorkin has earned numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and two WGA Awards, in addition to a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Aaron Sorkin FAQ

How many books has Aaron Sorkin written?
Aaron Sorkin has published 2 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aaron Sorkin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Few Good Men.
What is Aaron Sorkin's latest book?
The Farnsworth Invention (2009).
What is Aaron Sorkin's most famous book?
A Few Good Men (1989) is Aaron Sorkin's most widely read book.
Which Aaron Sorkin books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Few Good Men (film, 1992).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.