Eleanor Catton has published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Rehearsal (2008). The best-known is The Luminaries (2013). The latest is The Luminaries (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Eleanor Catton
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The Luminaries
Eleanor Catton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Rehearsal (2008)
The Luminaries (2013)
Other books in order
Birnam Wood (2023)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Luminaries (2020)TV · from The Luminaries
About Eleanor Catton
Eleanor Catton is a New Zealand novelist and screenwriter. Born in Canada, Catton moved to New Zealand as a child and grew up in Christchurch. She completed a master's degree in creative writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Her award-winning debut novel, The Rehearsal, written as her Master's thesis, was published in 2008, and has been adapted into a 2016 film of the same name. Her second novel, The Luminaries, won the 2013 Booker Prize, making Catton the youngest author ever to win the prize and only the second New Zealander. It was subsequently adapted into a television miniseries, with Catton as screenwriter. In 2023, she was named on the Granta Best of Young British Novelists list.
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Eleanor Catton FAQ
- How many books has Eleanor Catton written?
- Eleanor Catton has published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eleanor Catton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Luminaries.
- What is Eleanor Catton's latest book?
- The Luminaries (2013).
- What is Eleanor Catton's most famous book?
- The Luminaries (2013) is Eleanor Catton's most widely read book.
- Which Eleanor Catton books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Luminaries (TV, 2020).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.