James C. Collins books in order
American business consultant and writer
- Born
- 1958
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
James C. Collins has published 1 novel, 12 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Built to Last (1994). The best-known is Good to Great (2001). The latest is Be 2.0 (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James C. Collins
Start here
Good to Great
James C. Collins's most-read book.
Newest
Be 2.0
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
How the Mighty Fall (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Film Theory Goes to the Movies (1993)
Built to Last (Sep 1994)
Good to Great (2001)
The Last Best League (2004)
Good to Great and the Social Sectors (2005)
Fast Company's Greatest Hits (2006)
Great by Choice (2011)
My Life in Leadership (2011)
Beyond Entrepreneurship (2017)
Turning the Flywheel (2019)
Architectures of Excess (2020)
Be 2.0 (2020)
Children's books in order
Bermuda Triangle (1977)
Unidentified Flying Objects (1977)
Other books in order
Beyond Positive Thinking (2002)
High-Pop (2002)
Beyond Entrepreneurship 2. 0 (2020)
About James C. Collins
James C. Collins is an American researcher, author, speaker and consultant focused on business management and company sustainability and growth.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James C. Collins FAQ
- How many books has James C. Collins written?
- James C. Collins has published 1 novel, 12 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James C. Collins's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Good to Great.
- What is James C. Collins's latest book?
- Be 2.0 (2020).
- What is James C. Collins's most famous book?
- Good to Great (2001) is James C. Collins'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.