Clayton Christensen books in order
American economist
- Lived
- 1952–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Clayton Christensen published 2 novels, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Innovator's Dilemma (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Clayton Christensen
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The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton Christensen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns (2008)
The Innovators Prescription (2009)
Non-fiction in order
The Innovator's Dilemma (1997)
The Innovator's Solution (2003)
Seeing What's Next (2004)
Fast Innovation (2005)
Disrupting Class (2011)
How Will You Measure Your Life? (2012)
The Innovator's Method: Bringing the Lean Startup into Your Organization (2014)
Competing Against Luck (2016)
The Clayton M. Christensen Reader (2016)
Other books in order
Harvard Business Review on Innovation (2001)
Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (2003)
Seeing Around Corners (2019)
About Clayton Christensen
Clayton Magleby Christensen was an American academic and business consultant who developed the theory of "disruptive innovation", which has been called the most influential business idea of the early 21st century. Christensen introduced "disruption" in his 1997 book The Innovator's Dilemma, and it led The Economist to term him "the most influential management thinker of his time." He was the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School (HBS).
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Clayton Christensen FAQ
- How many books has Clayton Christensen written?
- Clayton Christensen published 2 novels, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Clayton Christensen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Innovator's Dilemma.
- What is Clayton Christensen's last book?
- The Clayton M. Christensen Reader (2016).
- What is Clayton Christensen's most famous book?
- The Innovator's Dilemma (1997) is Clayton Christensen'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.