Michael Chabon books in order
American novelist, short story writer, essayist
- Born
- 1963
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 22
Michael Chabon has published 10 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (1988). The best-known is The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000). The latest is Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael Chabon
Start here
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Michael Chabon's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Gentlemen of the Road
One of the most-read, at about 206 pages.
Newest
Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (Apr 1988)
Wonder Boys (Mar 1995)
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000)
The Good Parts (2000)
Summerland (Sep 2002)
The Yiddish Policemen's Union (May 2007)
Gentlemen of the Road (Oct 2007)
Sympathy for the Devil (2010)
Telegraph Avenue (Sep 2012)
Moonglow (2016)
Novellas in order
The Final Solution (Nov 2004)
Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces (2018)
Short story collections in order
A Model World and Other Stories (1991)
Werewolves in Their Youth (1999)
The Ecco Anthology of Contemporary American Short Fiction (2008)
Non-fiction in order
My California (2004)
Maps and Legends (May 2008)
Manhood for Amateurs (2009)
Bookends (2018)
Children's books in order
The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist #1 (2004)
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man (2011)
Other books in order
The Return of the Amazing Cavalieri (2001)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)Film · from The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
- Wonder Boys (2000)Film · from Wonder Boys
About Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon is an American novelist, screenwriter, columnist, and short story writer. Born in Washington, D.C., he studied at Carnegie Mellon University for one year before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1984. He subsequently received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of California, Irvine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michael Chabon FAQ
- How many books has Michael Chabon written?
- Michael Chabon has published 10 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Chabon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.
- What is Michael Chabon's latest book?
- Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces (2018).
- What is Michael Chabon's most famous book?
- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000) is Michael Chabon's most widely read book.
- Which Michael Chabon books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (film, 2008) and Wonder Boys (film, 2000).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.