Barbara Oakley books in order
Translator, writer, engineer and teacher.
- Born
- 1955
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Barbara Oakley has published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with A Mind for Numbers (2014). The latest is Mindshift (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Barbara Oakley
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A Mind for Numbers
Barbara Oakley's most-read book.
Newest
Mindshift
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Evil Genes (Oct 2007)
Non-fiction in order
Hair of the Dog (1996)
A Mind for Numbers (2014)
Mindshift (2017)
Other books in order
Cold-blooded Kindness (2011)
Pathological Altruism (2011)
About Barbara Oakley
Barbara Ann Oakley is an American professor of engineering at Oakland University and McMaster University whose online courses on learning are some of the most popular massive open online course (MOOC) classes in the world. She is involved in multiple areas of research, ranging from STEM education to learning practices.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Barbara Oakley FAQ
- How many books has Barbara Oakley written?
- Barbara Oakley has published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Barbara Oakley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Mind for Numbers.
- What is Barbara Oakley's latest book?
- Mindshift (2017).
- What is Barbara Oakley's most famous book?
- A Mind for Numbers (2014) is Barbara Oakley's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.