Jordan Peterson books in order
Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and political commentator and manosphere activist
- Born
- 1962
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 8
Jordan Peterson has published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books, beginning with Maps of Meaning (1999). The best-known is 12 Rules for Life (2018). The latest is Beyond Order (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jordan Peterson
Start here
12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson's most-read book, rated by 128 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Beyond Order
One of the most-read, at about 432 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Beyond Order (Mar 2021)
Non-fiction in order
Maps of Meaning (1999)
12 Rules for Life (Jan 2018)
Poetry in order
ABC of Childhood Tragedy (2022)
Other books in order
Introduction to Personality Theory (1994)
Personality and Its Transformations (1998)
Peacemaking Among Higher Order Primates - Jordan B Peterson (2018)
24 Rules for Life (2022)
About Jordan Peterson
Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator. He received widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. Often described as conservative, Peterson self-identifies as a classical liberal and traditionalist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jordan Peterson FAQ
- How many books has Jordan Peterson written?
- Jordan Peterson has published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jordan Peterson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 12 Rules for Life.
- What is Jordan Peterson's latest book?
- Beyond Order (2021).
- What is Jordan Peterson's most famous book?
- 12 Rules for Life (2018) is Jordan Peterson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.