Greg McKeown has published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Essentialism (2020). The latest is Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Greg McKeown

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Essentialism
Greg McKeown's most-read book.

Newest
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Published 2021.
Non-fiction in order

Essentialism (2020)

Effortless (2021)

Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most (2021)
Other books in order

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Korean Edition) (2014)
About Greg McKeown
Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, leadership and business strategist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Greg McKeown FAQ
- How many books has Greg McKeown written?
- Greg McKeown has published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Greg McKeown's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essentialism.
- What is Greg McKeown's latest book?
- Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most (2021).
- What is Greg McKeown's most famous book?
- Essentialism (2020) is Greg McKeown's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.
