How many books has Ernest Cline written?

Ernest Cline has published 3 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ernest Cline's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ready Player One.

What is Ernest Cline's most famous book?

Ready Player One (2011) is Ernest Cline's most widely read book.

Which Ernest Cline books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ready Player One (film, 2018).

Ernest Cline books in order

American novelist, slam poet, and screenwriter

Born: 1972
Country: United States
Books: 4

Ernest Cline has published 3 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Ready Player One (2011). The latest is Preparado Para Los 2 (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ernest Cline

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Ready Player One
Ernest Cline's most-read book, rated by 315 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Armada
One of the most-read, at about 384 pages.
Newest
Preparado Para Los 2
Published November 2020.

Standalone novels in order

Ready Player One (Aug 2011)
462 pages★ 4.0 (315 ratings)Adapted for film
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Armada (Jul 2015)
384 pages★ 3.3 (49 ratings)
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Preparado Para Los 2 (Nov 2020)
464 pages★ 3.1 (40 ratings)
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Poetry in order

The Importance of (2013)
77 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Ready Player One (2018)Film · from Ready Player One

About Ernest Cline

Ernest Christy Cline is an American science fiction novelist, slam poet and screenwriter. He wrote the novels Ready Player One, Armada, and Ready Player Two, and co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg.

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

Ernest Cline FAQ

How many books has Ernest Cline written?: Ernest Cline has published 3 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ernest Cline's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ready Player One.
What is Ernest Cline's latest book?: Preparado Para Los 2 (2020).
What is Ernest Cline's most famous book?: Ready Player One (2011) is Ernest Cline's most widely read book.
Which Ernest Cline books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ready Player One (film, 2018).