How many books has Ira Levin written?

Ira Levin published 7 novels, 3 plays and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ira Levin's books in?

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

What is Ira Levin's most famous book?

The Stepford Wives (1972) is Ira Levin's most widely read book.

Which Ira Levin books have been adapted?

5 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Kiss Before Dying (as A Kiss Before Dying, film, 1956), Rosemary's Baby (film, 1968), The Stepford Wives (film, 1975) and The Boys from Brazil (film, 1978).

Ira Levin books in order

American novelist, playwright

Lived: 1929–2007
Country: United States
Books: 16

Ira Levin published 7 novels, 3 plays and 6 other books, beginning with Kiss Before Dying (1953). The best-known is The Stepford Wives (1972).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ira Levin

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The Stepford Wives
Ira Levin's most-read book.
Highest rated
Rosemary's Baby
Rated 4.0 out of 5 by 26 readers.

Standalone novels in order

Kiss Before Dying (Jun 1953)
288 pages★ 3.2 (5 ratings)Adapted for film
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Rosemary's Baby (Mar 1967)
251 pages★ 4.0 (26 ratings)Adapted for film
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This Perfect Day (1970)
318 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)
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The Stepford Wives (Sep 1972)
159 pages★ 3.7 (31 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Boys from Brazil (Oct 1976)
280 pages★ 3.8 (9 ratings)Adapted for film
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Sliver (1991)
234 pagesAdapted for film
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Son of Rosemary (1997)
258 pages
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Plays in order

No Time for Sergeants (1956)
86 pages
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Veronica's Room (1974)
66 pages
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Deathtrap (1979)
80 pages
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Other books in order

Critic's Choice (1961)
97 pages
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General Seeger (1962)
70 pages
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Dr. Cook's Garden (1968)
63 pages
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A Treasury of Modern Mysteries (1973)
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Break a Leg (1981)
70 pages
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Cantorial (1990)
108 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

A Kiss Before Dying (1956)Film · from Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying (1991)Film · from Kiss Before Dying
Rosemary's Baby (1968)Film · from Rosemary's Baby
Apartment 7A (2024)Film · from Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's BabyTV · from Rosemary's Baby
The Stepford Wives (1975)Film · from The Stepford Wives
Revenge of the Stepford Wives (1980)TV · from The Stepford Wives
The Stepford Children (1987)TV · from The Stepford Wives
The Stepford Wives (2004)Film · from The Stepford Wives
The Boys from Brazil (1978)Film · from The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from BrazilTV · from The Boys from Brazil
Sliver (1993)Film · from Sliver

About Ira Levin

Ira Marvin Levin was an American novelist, playwright, and songwriter. His works include the novels A Kiss Before Dying (1953), Rosemary's Baby (1967), The Stepford Wives (1972), This Perfect Day (1970), The Boys from Brazil (1976), and Sliver (1991). Levin also wrote the play Deathtrap (1978). Many of his novels and plays have been adapted into films. He received the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award and several Edgar Awards. In 1996 he was given the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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

Ira Levin FAQ

How many books has Ira Levin written?: Ira Levin published 7 novels, 3 plays and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ira Levin's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Stepford Wives.
What is Ira Levin's last book?: Son of Rosemary (1997).
What is Ira Levin's most famous book?: The Stepford Wives (1972) is Ira Levin's most widely read book.
Which Ira Levin books have been adapted?: 5 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Kiss Before Dying (as A Kiss Before Dying, film, 1956), Rosemary's Baby (film, 1968), The Stepford Wives (film, 1975) and The Boys from Brazil (film, 1978).