Jeffrey Eugenides books in order
Novelist, short story writer, academic
- Born
- 1960
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Jeffrey Eugenides has published 3 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with The Virgin Suicides (1993). The latest is Fresh Complaint (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jeffrey Eugenides

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The Virgin Suicides
Jeffrey Eugenides's most-read book.

Highest rated
Middlesex
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 52 readers.

Newest
Fresh Complaint
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order

The Virgin Suicides (1993)

Middlesex (Sep 2002)

The Marriage Plot (2011)
Short story collections in order

Fresh Complaint (2017)
Other books in order

Jeffrey Eugenides Collection (2013)

Complainers (2020)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Virgin Suicides (1999)Film · from The Virgin Suicides
About Jeffrey Eugenides
Jeffrey Kent Eugenides is an American author. He has written numerous short stories and essays, as well as three novels: The Virgin Suicides (1993), Middlesex (2002), and The Marriage Plot (2011). The Virgin Suicides served as the basis of the 1999 film of the same name, while Middlesex received the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in addition to being a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the International Dublin Literary Award, and France's Prix Médicis.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jeffrey Eugenides FAQ
- How many books has Jeffrey Eugenides written?
- Jeffrey Eugenides has published 3 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jeffrey Eugenides's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Virgin Suicides.
- What is Jeffrey Eugenides's latest book?
- Fresh Complaint (2017).
- What is Jeffrey Eugenides's most famous book?
- The Virgin Suicides (1993) is Jeffrey Eugenides's most widely read book.
- Which Jeffrey Eugenides books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Virgin Suicides (film, 1999).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.