David Benioff books in order
American writer and producer
- Born
- 1970
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
David Benioff has published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 play, beginning with City of Thieves (2008).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Benioff
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City of Thieves
David Benioff's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The 25th Hour (2001)
City of Thieves (2008)
Short story collections in order
When the Nines Roll Over (2005)
Plays in order
The Kite Runner (2007)
Film and TV adaptations
- 25th Hour (2002)Film · from The 25th Hour
About David Benioff
David Friedman, known professionally as David Benioff, is an American novelist, screenwriter, and producer. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known for co-creating Game of Thrones (2011–2019), the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books, A Song of Ice and Fire. He also wrote 25th Hour (2002), Troy (2004), The Kite Runner (2007), City of Thieves (2008), co-wrote X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), and Gemini Man (2019).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Benioff FAQ
- How many books has David Benioff written?
- David Benioff has published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Benioff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with City of Thieves.
- What is David Benioff's latest book?
- City of Thieves (2008).
- What is David Benioff's most famous book?
- City of Thieves (2008) is David Benioff's most widely read book.
- Which David Benioff books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The 25th Hour (as 25th Hour, film, 2002).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.