Portrait of Eric Schlosser

Eric Schlosser books in order

American journalist and author

Born
1959
Country
United States
Books
6

Eric Schlosser has published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books, beginning with Reefer Madness (2004). The best-known is Fast Food Nation (2008). The latest is Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (2013).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eric Schlosser

Standalone novels in order

  1. Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (Sep 2013)

    644 pages★ 4.3 (11 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Reefer Madness (Apr 2004)

    320 pages

  2. Fast Food Nation (Jan 2008)

    385 pages★ 4.2 (28 ratings)Adapted for film

Children's books in order

  1. Chew on This (2006)

    304 pages

Other books in order

  1. Soup (2009)

    352 pages

  2. Behind the Kitchen Door (2013)

    200 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Eric Schlosser

Eric Matthew Schlosser is an American journalist and food writer. He is known for his books Fast Food Nation (2001), Reefer Madness (2003), and Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (2013).

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Eric Schlosser FAQ

How many books has Eric Schlosser written?
Eric Schlosser has published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eric Schlosser's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fast Food Nation.
What is Eric Schlosser's latest book?
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (2013).
What is Eric Schlosser's most famous book?
Fast Food Nation (2008) is Eric Schlosser's most widely read book.
Which Eric Schlosser books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Fast Food Nation (film, 2006).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.