Jared Diamond books in order
American scientist, historian, and author
- Born
- 1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Jared Diamond has published 5 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Third Chimpanzee (1991). The best-known is Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997). The latest is Upheaval (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jared Diamond
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Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond's most-read book, rated by 153 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Why Is Sex Fun?
One of the most-read, at about 184 pages.
Newest
Upheaval
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
The Third Chimpanzee (1991)
Why Is Sex Fun? (1997)
Collapse (2005)
The World Until Yesterday (2012)
Upheaval (2019)
Non-fiction in order
Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997)
Natural Experiments of History (2010)
About Jared Diamond
Jared Mason Diamond is an American scientist, historian, and author. He has written hundreds of scientific and popular articles and books, most notably Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997), which received multiple awards, including the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. In 2005, Diamond was ranked ninth on a poll by Prospect and Foreign Policy of the world's top 100 public intellectuals.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jared Diamond FAQ
- How many books has Jared Diamond written?
- Jared Diamond has published 5 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jared Diamond's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Guns, Germs, and Steel.
- What is Jared Diamond's latest book?
- Upheaval (2019).
- What is Jared Diamond's most famous book?
- Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997) is Jared Diamond's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.