How many books has Howard Jacobson written?

Howard Jacobson has published 14 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Howard Jacobson's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Finkler Question.

What is Howard Jacobson's most famous book?

The Finkler Question (2010) is Howard Jacobson's most widely read book.

Howard Jacobson books in order

British author and journalist

Born: 1942
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 19

Howard Jacobson has published 14 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Finkler Question (2010). The latest is Live a Little (2019).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Howard Jacobson

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The Finkler Question
Howard Jacobson's most-read book.
Newest
Live a Little
Published 2019.

Standalone novels in order

Coming from Behind (1983)
202 pages
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Peeping Tom (1984)
266 pages
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Redback (1986)
340 pages
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No More Mr. Nice Guy (1999)
260 pages
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Who's Sorry Now? (2003)
326 pages
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The Making of Henry (2005)
340 pages
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Kalooki Nights (2006)
450 pages
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The Act of Love (2009)
333 pages
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The Mighty Walzer (2009)
387 pages
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The Finkler Question (2010)
307 pages
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Zoo Time (2012)
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J (Aug 2014)
336 pages
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Shylock Is My Name (2016)
275 pages
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Live a Little (2019)
290 pages
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Non-fiction in order

In the Land of Oz (1987)
400 pages
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Roots Schmoots (1993)
500 pages
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Seriously Funny (1997)
258 pages
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Whatever It Is, I Don't Like It (2012)
369 pages
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Other books in order

Howl (Mar 2026)
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About Howard Jacobson

Howard Eric Jacobson is a British novelist and journalist. He writes comic novels that often revolve around the dilemmas of British Jewish characters. He is a Man Booker Prize winner.

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

Howard Jacobson FAQ

How many books has Howard Jacobson written?: Howard Jacobson has published 14 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Howard Jacobson's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Finkler Question.
What is Howard Jacobson's latest book?: Live a Little (2019).
What is Howard Jacobson's most famous book?: The Finkler Question (2010) is Howard Jacobson's most widely read book.