How many books has John Green written?

John Green has published 6 novels, 3 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read John Green's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Fault in Our Stars.

What is John Green's most famous book?

The Fault in Our Stars (2012) is John Green's most widely read book.

Which John Green books have been adapted?

4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Let It Snow (film, 2019), Paper Towns (film, 2015), The Fault in Our Stars (film, 2014) and Turtles All the Way Down (film, 2024).

John Green books in order

American author and vlogger

Born: 1977
Country: United States
Books: 10

John Green has published 6 novels, 3 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Looking for Alaska (2005). The best-known is The Fault in Our Stars (2012). The latest is Everything Is Tuberculosis (2025).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with John Green

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The Fault in Our Stars
John Green's most-read book, rated by 223 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
Turtles All the Way Down
Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 64 readers.
Shortest way in
An Abundance of Katherines
One of the most-read, at about 283 pages.

Standalone novels in order

An Abundance of Katherines (Sep 2007)
283 pages★ 3.8 (37 ratings)
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Let It Snow (Oct 2008), with Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle
368 pagesAdapted for film
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Paper Towns (Oct 2008)
367 pages★ 3.8 (77 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Fault in Our Stars (Jan 2012)
318 pages★ 4.2 (223 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Anthropocene Reviewed (May 2021)
328 pages★ 4.2 (33 ratings)
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Everything Is Tuberculosis (Mar 2025)
208 pages
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Children's books in order

Looking for Alaska (2005)
288 pages★ 4.0 (129 ratings)
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Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2015), with David Levithan
336 pages★ 3.9 (36 ratings)
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Turtles All the Way Down (Oct 2017)
304 pages★ 4.3 (64 ratings)Adapted for film
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Other books in order

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Film and TV adaptations

Let It Snow (2019)Film · from Let It Snow
Paper Towns (2015)Film · from Paper Towns
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)Film · from The Fault in Our Stars
Dil Bechara (2020)Film · from The Fault in Our Stars
Turtles All the Way Down (2024)Film · from Turtles All the Way Down

About John Green

John Michael Green is an American author and YouTuber. His books have more than 50 million copies in print worldwide, including The Fault in Our Stars (2012), which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Green's rapid rise to fame and idiosyncratic voice are credited with creating a major shift in the young adult fiction market. Green is also well known for his work in online video, most notably his YouTube ventures with his younger brother Hank Green.

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

John Green FAQ

How many books has John Green written?: John Green has published 6 novels, 3 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read John Green's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Fault in Our Stars.
What is John Green's latest book?: Everything Is Tuberculosis (2025).
What is John Green's most famous book?: The Fault in Our Stars (2012) is John Green's most widely read book.
Which John Green books have been adapted?: 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Let It Snow (film, 2019), Paper Towns (film, 2015), The Fault in Our Stars (film, 2014) and Turtles All the Way Down (film, 2024).