How many books has Mark Bittman written?

Mark Bittman has published 2 novels, 21 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Mark Bittman's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Cook Everything.

What is Mark Bittman's most famous book?

How to Cook Everything (2003) is Mark Bittman's most widely read book.

Mark Bittman books in order

American journalist, food writer

Born: 1950
Country: United States
Books: 25

Cooking

Mark Bittman has published 2 novels, 21 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Simple to Spectacular (2000). The best-known is How to Cook Everything (2003). The latest is Bittman Bread (2021).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Mark Bittman

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How to Cook Everything
Mark Bittman's most-read book.
Newest
Bittman Bread
Published 2021.

Standalone novels in order

How to Cook Everything (2003)
944 pages★ 4.2 (17 ratings)
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The Best Recipes in the World (2005)
757 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Fish (1994)
367 pages
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Leafy Greens (1995)
197 pages
Buy
Simple Good Food (1999)
240 pages
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The Minimalist Cooks at Home (1999)
248 pages
Buy
Simple to Spectacular (2000)
432 pages
Buy
The Minimalist Cooks Dinner (2001)
226 pages
Buy
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (2003)
914 pages
Buy
The Minimalist Entertains (2003)
278 pages
Buy
Quick and Easy Recipes from the New York Times (2007)
346 pages
Buy
Kitchen Express (2009)
324 pages
Buy
The Food Matters (2010)
645 pages
Buy
How to Cook Everything Christmas (2012)
80 pages
Buy
How to Cook Everything Thanksgiving (2012)
78 pages
Buy
Vb6 Eat Vegan Before 6 (2013)
288 pages
Buy
How to Cook Everything Fast (2014)
1056 pages
Buy
The Vb6 Cookbook (2014)
272 pages
Buy
A Bone to Pick (2015)
256 pages
Buy
Kitchen Matrix (2015)
304 pages
Buy
How to Bake Everything (2016)
704 pages
Buy
Animal, Vegetable, Junk (2021)
336 pages
Buy
Bittman Bread (2021)
256 pages
Buy

Other books in order

How to Grill Everything (2018)
576 pages
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How to Cook Everything Fast Revised Edition (2022)
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About Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman is an American food journalist, author, and former columnist for The New York Times. Bittman has promoted VB6, a flexitarian diet.

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

Mark Bittman FAQ

How many books has Mark Bittman written?: Mark Bittman has published 2 novels, 21 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mark Bittman's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Cook Everything.
What is Mark Bittman's latest book?: Bittman Bread (2021).
What is Mark Bittman's most famous book?: How to Cook Everything (2003) is Mark Bittman's most widely read book.