Alfred Kinsey books in order
American sexologist
- Lived
- 1894–1956
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Alfred Kinsey published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America (1943).
Updated September 2026
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Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America
Alfred Kinsey's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sexual Behavior in the Human Male (1948)
Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953)
Other books in order
Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America (1943)
About Alfred Kinsey
Alfred Charles Kinsey was an American sexologist, biologist, and professor of entomology and zoology who, in 1947, founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, now known as the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. He is best known for writing Sexual Behavior in the Human Male (1948) and Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953), also known as the Kinsey Reports, as well as for the Kinsey scale. Kinsey's research on human sexuality, foundational to the field of sexology, provoked controversy in the 1940s and 1950s, and has continued to provoke controversy decades after his death. His work has influenced social and cultural values in the United States and United Kingdom as well as internationally.
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Alfred Kinsey FAQ
- How many books has Alfred Kinsey written?
- Alfred Kinsey published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred Kinsey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America.
- What is Alfred Kinsey's last book?
- Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953).
- What is Alfred Kinsey's most famous book?
- Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America (1943) is Alfred Kinsey's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.