Albert Einstein books in order
German-born theoretical physicist
- Lived
- 1879–1955
- Country
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Books
- 32
Albert Einstein published 4 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 13 other books, beginning with Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (1917).
Updated September 2026
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Relativity: The Special and the General Theory
Albert Einstein's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Annus Mirabilis Papers (1905)
Albert Einstein: Philosopher-scientist (1949)
Out of My Later Years (1950)
The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing (2008), with Julian Huxley
Non-fiction in order
Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (1917)
The Meaning of Relativity (1921)
About Zionism (1930)
Living Philosophies (1931)
Why War? (1933), with Sigmund Freud
The World as I See It (1934)
The Evolution of Physics (1938), with Leopold Infeld
Essays in Humanism (1950)
Ideas and Opinions (1954)
The Born-Einstein Letters (1968)
Albert Einstein, the Human Side (1979)
The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein (1993)
The Theory Of Relativity (1996)
1912 Manuscript on the Special Theory of Relativity (2000)
Relativity (2010)
Other books in order
Relativity: The Special and General Theory (1920)
Investigations on the Theory of the Brownian Movement (1926)
Why Socialism? (1949)
Essays in Physics (1950)
Ideas and Opinions. Based on Mein Weltbild (1954)
Einstein on Peace (1960)
Autobiographical Notes (1979)
Albert Einstein/Mileva Marić--the Love Letters (1992)
Bite-size Einstein (1996)
The Quotable Einstein (1996)
The Expanded Quotable Einstein (2000)
Dear Professor Einstein (2002)
Albert Einstein (2005)
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About Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity. Einstein also made important contributions to quantum theory. His mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which arises from special relativity, has been called "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for "his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect".
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Albert Einstein FAQ
- How many books has Albert Einstein written?
- Albert Einstein published 4 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Albert Einstein's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Relativity: The Special and the General Theory.
- What is Albert Einstein's last book?
- Ideas and Opinions (1954).
- What is Albert Einstein's most famous book?
- Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (1917) is Albert Einstein's most widely read book.
- Can I read Albert Einstein's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Albert Einstein are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.