Daniel Kahneman books in order
Israeli-American psychologist and economist
- Lived
- 1934–2024
- Country
- Israel
- Books
- 7
Daniel Kahneman published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Daniel Kahneman

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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman's most-read book, rated by 237 Open Library readers.

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Noise
One of the most-read, at about 480 pages.
Standalone novels in order

Noise (2021), with Cass Sunstein
Non-fiction in order

Choices, Values, and Frames (1985)

Thinking, Fast and Slow (Oct 2011)

Heuristics and Biases (2012)

Happiness by Design (2014)
Other books in order

Attention and Effort (1973)

Judgement and Choice: Perspectives on the Work of Daniel Kahneman (2020)
About Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman was an Israeli-American psychologist best known for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making as well as behavioral economics, for which he was awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences together with Vernon L. Smith. Kahneman's published empirical findings challenge the assumption of human rationality prevailing in modern economic theory. Kahneman became known as the "grandfather of behavioral economics."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Daniel Kahneman FAQ
- How many books has Daniel Kahneman written?
- Daniel Kahneman published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daniel Kahneman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thinking, Fast and Slow.
- What is Daniel Kahneman's last book?
- Noise (2021).
- What is Daniel Kahneman's most famous book?
- Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011) is Daniel Kahneman'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.