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James Lovelock books in order

English scientist

Lived
1919–2022
Country
United Kingdom
Books
12

James Lovelock published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Gaia (1979). The best-known is Novacene (2019).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with James Lovelock

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Vanishing Face of Gaia (2009)

    235 pages

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  2. Novacene (2019)

    160 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Gaia (1979)

    176 pages

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  2. Ages of Gaia (1988)

    255 pages

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  3. Healing Gaia (1991)

    192 pages

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  4. Gaia: The Practical Science of Planetary Medicine (2000)

    187 pages

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  5. Homage to Gaia (2000)

    432 pages

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  6. The Revenge of Gaia (2007)

    192 pages

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  7. A Rough Ride To The Future (2014)

    183 pages

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  8. Future (2014)

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Other books in order

  1. Gaia: a New Look at Life on Earth (2012)

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  2. We Belong to Gaia (2021)

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About James Lovelock

James Ephraim Lovelock was an English independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist. He is best known for proposing the Gaia hypothesis, which postulates that the Earth functions as a self-regulating system.

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

James Lovelock FAQ

How many books has James Lovelock written?
James Lovelock published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read James Lovelock's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Novacene.
What is James Lovelock's last book?
Novacene (2019).
What is James Lovelock's most famous book?
Novacene (2019) is James Lovelock'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.