John Pilger published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Last Day (1975). The best-known is Heroes (1986).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Pilger
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Heroes
John Pilger's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hidden Agendas (1998)
Non-fiction in order
Heroes (1986)
A Secret Country (1989)
Distant Voices (1992)
The New Rulers of the World (2002)
Tell Me No Lies (2004)
Freedom Next Time (2006)
Other books in order
The Last Day (1975)
About John Pilger
John Richard Pilger was an Australian journalist, writer, scholar and documentary filmmaker. From 1962, he was based mainly in Britain. He was also a visiting professor at Cornell University in New York.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Pilger FAQ
- How many books has John Pilger written?
- John Pilger published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Pilger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heroes.
- What is John Pilger's last book?
- Freedom Next Time (2006).
- What is John Pilger's most famous book?
- Heroes (1986) is John Pilger'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.