Albert Camus books in order
French philosopher, author, and journalist
- Lived
- 1913–1960
- Country
- France
- Books
- 33
- Also writes as
- Louis Neuville
Albert Camus published 8 novels, 5 novellas, 2 short story collections, 8 non-fiction books, 6 plays and 4 other books, beginning with The Stranger (1942).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Albert Camus
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The Stranger
Albert Camus's most-read book, rated by 139 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
The Plague
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 38 readers.
Standalone novels in order
Nuptials (1938)
The Myth of Sisyphus (Oct 1942)
Caligula, And, Cross Purpose (1944)
The Plague (1947)
Réflexions Sur La Peine Capitale (1957), with Arthur Koestler
A Happy Death (Apr 1971)
The First Man (1994)
The Guest (2023)
Novellas in order
Betwixt and Between (1937)
The Stranger (1942)
Neither Victims Nor Executioners (Nov 1946)
The Fall (1956)
Reflections on the Guillotine (1957)
Short story collections in order
Exile and the Kingdom (Mar 1957)
Lyrical and Critical (1967)
Non-fiction in order
Resistance, Rebellion, and Death (1945)
Actuelles (1950)
L'homme Révolté (1951)
Summer (1954)
Algerian Chronicles (1958)
Notebooks (1960)
Essais (1965)
American Journals (May 1978)
Plays in order
Révolte Dans Les Asturies (1936)
The Misunderstanding (1944)
Caligula (May 1944)
The State of Siege (1948)
The Just Assassins (1949)
The Possessed (1959)
Other books in order
Noces (1945)
The Rebel (1953)
Collected Fiction (1960)
Lo Straniero (1987)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Stranger (1967)Film · from The Stranger
- Fate (2001)Film · from The Stranger
- The Stranger (2025)Film · from The Stranger
- Bajo la metralla (1983)Film · from The Just Assassins
About Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a French philosopher, writer, and political activist. He was the recipient of the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44, the second-youngest recipient in history, and the first laureate in literature born in Africa. His works include The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall and The Rebel.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Albert Camus FAQ
- How many books has Albert Camus written?
- Albert Camus published 8 novels, 5 novellas, 2 short story collections, 8 non-fiction books, 6 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Albert Camus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Stranger.
- What is Albert Camus's last book?
- Notebooks (1960).
- What is Albert Camus's most famous book?
- The Stranger (1942) is Albert Camus's most widely read book.
- Does Albert Camus write under a pen name?
- Yes: Albert Camus has also published as Louis Neuville.
- Which Albert Camus books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Stranger (film, 1967) and The Just Assassins (as Bajo la metralla, film, 1983).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.