Max Brooks books in order
American author
- Born
- 1972
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Max Brooks has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 2 children's books, beginning with The Zombie Survival Guide (2003). The best-known is World War Z (2006). The latest is Minecraft (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Max Brooks
Start here
World War Z
Max Brooks's most-read book, rated by 139 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Minecraft: The Island
One of the most-read, at about 288 pages.
Newest
Minecraft
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
The Zombie Survival Guide (Sep 2003)
World War Z (Sep 2006)
Max Brooks' Extinction Parade (2014)
Minecraft: The Island (2017)
Devolution (Jun 2020)
Minecraft (2021)
Novellas in order
Closure, Limited (2012)
Children's books in order
The Harlem Hellfighters (2014)
Minecraft the Village (2023)
Film and TV adaptations
- World War Z (2013)Film · from World War Z
About Max Brooks
Maximilian Michael Brooks is an American writer and actor. He is the son of actors Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft. Much of Brooks' writing focuses on zombie stories. He was a senior fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point, New York.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Max Brooks FAQ
- How many books has Max Brooks written?
- Max Brooks has published 6 novels, 1 novella and 2 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Max Brooks's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with World War Z.
- What is Max Brooks's latest book?
- Minecraft (2021).
- What is Max Brooks's most famous book?
- World War Z (2006) is Max Brooks's most widely read book.
- Which Max Brooks books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including World War Z (film, 2013).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.