E. O. Wilson books in order
American biologist, naturalist, and writer
- Lived
- 1929–2021
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 37
E. O. Wilson published 5 novels, 20 non-fiction books and 12 other books, beginning with On Human Nature (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with E. O. Wilson
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On Human Nature
E. O. Wilson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Theory of Island Biogeography (1967)
Sociobiology: The New Synthesis (1975)
Journey to the Ants (1994)
Megadiversity: Earth's Biologically Wealthiest Nations (May 2005)
Anthill (2010)
Non-fiction in order
The Insects (1977)
On Human Nature (1978)
Biophilia (1984)
The Ants (Mar 1990)
The Diversity of Life (1992)
The Biophilia Hypothesis (1993)
The High Frontier (1993)
Naturalist (1994)
In Search of Nature (1996)
Consilience (1998)
The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2001 (2001)
Genetics Of Original Sin The Impact Of Natural Selection On The Future Of Humanity (2010)
The Social Conquest of Earth (2012)
Why We Are Here (2012)
Letters to a Young Scientist (2013)
A Window on Eternity (2014)
The Meaning of Human Existence (2014)
Half-Earth (2016)
The Origins of Creativity (2017)
Genesis (2019)
Other books in order
The Insect Societies (1971)
Sociobiology (1980)
Success and Dominance in Ecosystems (1990)
Defining Sustainable Forestry (1993)
The Future of Life (2002)
Pheidole in the New World (2003)
Nature Revealed (2005)
The Creation (2006)
The Leafcutter Ants (2010)
Southern Wonder (2013)
Nature of Nature (2020)
Tales from the Ant World (2020)
About E. O. Wilson
Edward Osborne Wilson was an American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist who developed the field of sociobiology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
E. O. Wilson FAQ
- How many books has E. O. Wilson written?
- E. O. Wilson published 5 novels, 20 non-fiction books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read E. O. Wilson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On Human Nature.
- What is E. O. Wilson's last book?
- Genesis (2019).
- What is E. O. Wilson's most famous book?
- On Human Nature (1978) is E. O. Wilson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.