John Boyne has published 18 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 4 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2006). The latest is The Elements (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Boyne
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne's most-read book, rated by 76 Open Library readers.
Newest
The Elements
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
The Thief of Time (2000)
The Congress of Rough Riders (2001)
Crippen (2004)
Next of Kin (2006)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2006)
Mutiny on the Bounty (2008)
The House of Special Purpose (2009)
The Absolutist (2011)
This House Is Haunted (2013)
A History of Loneliness (2014)
The Heart's Invisible Furies (2017)
A Ladder to the Sky (2018)
My Brother's Name Is Jessica (Aug 2019)
A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom (2020)
Echo Chamber (2021)
All the Broken Places (2022)
The Elements (2025)
Peid Piper
Novellas in order
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (Jan 2006)
The Second Child (2008)
The Dare (2009)
Short story collections in order
Dubliners 100 (2014)
Beneath the Earth (2015)
Children's books in order
Noah Barleywater Runs Away (2010)
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket (2012)
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave (2013)
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain (2015)
Other books in order
Fire (2024)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)Film · from The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
About John Boyne
John Boyne is an Irish novelist and writer. He is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six novels for younger readers, two novellas, and one collection of short stories. Boyne's historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2006) received critical acclaim and was adapted into a 2008 drama film of the same name. As of 2022, the book has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 58 languages, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. A sequel, titled All the Broken Places, was published in 2022.
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John Boyne FAQ
- How many books has John Boyne written?
- John Boyne has published 18 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 4 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Boyne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
- What is John Boyne's latest book?
- The Elements (2025).
- What is John Boyne's most famous book?
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2006) is John Boyne's most widely read book.
- Which John Boyne books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (as The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.