James Joyce books in order
Irish novelist and poet
- Lived
- 1882–1941
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 29
- Literary fiction
- Psychological fiction
- Poetry
James Joyce published 11 novels, 1 novella, 11 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with Dubliners (1914).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Joyce
Standalone novels in order
Ulysses (Feb 1922)
Anna Livia Plurabelle (1932)
Finnegans Wake (May 1939)
The Book of Fantasy (1940)
Stephen Hero (1944)
The Experience of Literature (1967)
Giacomo Joyce (1968)
The Boarding House (1982)
Eveline (1990)
Story and Its Writer (2015)
Novellas in order
Finn's Hotel (2013)
Short story collections in order
Dubliners (1914)
The Essential James Joyce (1947)
Understanding Fiction (1959)
The Rinehart Book of Short Stories (1963)
Twice-Told Tales (1966)
Short Stories (1967)
21 Great Stories (1969)
Great Short Stories of the World (1972)
Treasury of Great Short Stories (1984)
The Short Story (1987)
Short Fiction (1989)
Non-fiction in order
The Critical Writings of James Joyce (1964)
Children's books in order
The Cat and the Devil (1964)
Poetry in order
Chamber Music (1907)
Pomes Penyeach (Jul 1927)
Plays in order
Exiles (1918)
Other books in order
A Painful Case (1975)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977)Film · from A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Ulysses (1967)Film · from Ulysses
- Bloom (2003)Film · from Ulysses
About James Joyce
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was an Irish novelist, poet, and literary critic. He contributed to the modernist movement and is regarded among the most influential and important writers of the 20th century. Joyce's novel Ulysses (1922) is a landmark in which the episodes of Homer's Odyssey are paralleled in a variety of literary styles, particularly stream of consciousness. His other well-known works include the short-story collection Dubliners (1914) and the novels A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) and Finnegans Wake (1939). His other writings include two books of poetry, a play, correspondence, and occasional journalism.
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James Joyce FAQ
- How many books has James Joyce written?
- James Joyce published 11 novels, 1 novella, 11 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Joyce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dubliners.
- What is James Joyce's last book?
- The Book of Fantasy (1940).
- What is James Joyce's most famous book?
- Dubliners (1914) is James Joyce's most widely read book.
- Which James Joyce books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (film, 1977) and Ulysses (film, 1967).
- Can I read James Joyce's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by James Joyce are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.