How many books has Dan Ariely written?

Dan Ariely has published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Dan Ariely's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Predictably Irrational.

What is Dan Ariely's most famous book?

Predictably Irrational (2008) is Dan Ariely's most widely read book.

Dan Ariely books in order

Israeli-American professor of psychology and behavioral economics

Born: 1967
Country: Israel
Books: 13

Psychology

Dan Ariely has published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Predictably Irrational (2008). The latest is Payoff (2016).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Dan Ariely

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Predictably Irrational
Dan Ariely's most-read book.
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Perfectly Irrational
One of the most-read, at about 334 pages.
Newest
Payoff
Published 2016.

Standalone novels in order

Predictably Irrational (Feb 2008)
368 pages★ 4.2 (13 ratings)
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Perfectly Irrational (2010)
334 pages★ 3.8 (12 ratings)
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Non-fiction in order

The Upside Of Irrationality The Unexpected Benefits Of Defying Logic (2011)
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The Honest Truth About Dishonesty (2012)
285 pages
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Behavioural Economics Saved My Dog (2015)
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Irrationally Yours (2015)
219 pages
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Payoff (2016)
116 pages
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Other books in order

The Upside of Irrationality (2010)
368 pages
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Dollars and Sense (2017)
145 pages
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Akildisi Ama Öngörülebilir (2018)
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Small Change (2018)
256 pages
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Misbelief (2023)
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Path to Misbelief (2023)
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About Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is an Israeli-American author and professor of business administration at Duke University. He is the co-founder of several companies implementing insights from behavioral science. Ariely wrote an advice column called "Ask Ariely" in The Wall Street Journal from June 2012 until September 2022. He is the author of the three New York Times best-selling books Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth about Dishonesty. He co-produced the 2015 documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies. Ariely's life, research, and book Predictably Irrational inspired the 2023 NBC television series The Irrational.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Dan Ariely FAQ

How many books has Dan Ariely written?: Dan Ariely has published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Dan Ariely's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Predictably Irrational.
What is Dan Ariely's latest book?: Payoff (2016).
What is Dan Ariely's most famous book?: Predictably Irrational (2008) is Dan Ariely's most widely read book.