
Donna Tartt books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1963
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Donna Tartt has published 5 novels, beginning with The Secret History (1992). The latest is The Goldfinch (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Donna Tartt

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The Secret History
Donna Tartt's most-read book, rated by 89 Open Library readers.

Newest
The Goldfinch
Published October 2013.
Donna Tartt books in order of publication

The Secret History (Sep 1992)

Christmas Pageant (1995)

The Little Friend (Oct 2002)

The Secret History and the Little Friend (2013)

The Goldfinch (Oct 2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Goldfinch (2019)Film · from The Goldfinch
About Donna Tartt
Donna Louise Tartt is an American novelist. She wrote the novels The Secret History (1992), The Little Friend (2002), and The Goldfinch (2013), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was adapted into a 2019 film of the same name. She was included in Time magazine's 2014 "100 Most Influential People" list.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Donna Tartt FAQ
- How many books has Donna Tartt written?
- Donna Tartt has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donna Tartt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret History.
- What is Donna Tartt's latest book?
- The Goldfinch (2013).
- What is Donna Tartt's most famous book?
- The Secret History (1992) is Donna Tartt's most widely read book.
- Which Donna Tartt books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Goldfinch (film, 2019).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.