How many books has Hubert Selby Jr. written?

Hubert Selby Jr. published 6 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Hubert Selby Jr.'s books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Last Exit to Brooklyn.

What is Hubert Selby Jr.'s most famous book?

Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) is Hubert Selby Jr.'s most widely read book.

Which Hubert Selby Jr. books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Last Exit to Brooklyn (film, 1989) and Requiem for a Dream (film, 2000).

Hubert Selby Jr. books in order

American writer

Lived: 1928–2004
Country: United States
Books: 8

Literary fiction

Hubert Selby Jr. published 6 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hubert Selby Jr.

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Last Exit to Brooklyn
Hubert Selby Jr.'s most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964)
304 pages★ 4.5 (8 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Room (1971)
288 pages
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The Demon (1976)
312 pages
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Requiem for a Dream (1978)
279 pagesAdapted for film
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The Willow Tree (1998)
288 pages
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Waiting Period (2002)
197 pages
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Short story collections in order

Song of the Silent Snow (1986)
214 pages
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Song of the Silent Snow Hubert Selby Jr (2012)
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Film and TV adaptations

Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)Film · from Last Exit to Brooklyn
Requiem for a Dream (2000)Film · from Requiem for a Dream

About Hubert Selby Jr.

Hubert "Cubby" Selby Jr. was an American novelist. Two of his books, Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) and Requiem for a Dream (1978), were adapted into films, both of which he appeared in.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hubert Selby Jr. FAQ

How many books has Hubert Selby Jr. written?: Hubert Selby Jr. published 6 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hubert Selby Jr.'s books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Last Exit to Brooklyn.
What is Hubert Selby Jr.'s last book?: Waiting Period (2002).
What is Hubert Selby Jr.'s most famous book?: Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) is Hubert Selby Jr.'s most widely read book.
Which Hubert Selby Jr. books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Last Exit to Brooklyn (film, 1989) and Requiem for a Dream (film, 2000).