Michael Shermer books in order
American science writer
- Born
- 1954
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 25
Michael Shermer has published 3 novels, 17 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Why People Believe Weird Things (1997). The latest is Giving the Devil His Due (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael Shermer
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Why People Believe Weird Things
Michael Shermer's most-read book.
Newest
Giving the Devil His Due
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience (Nov 2002)
The Science of Good and Evil (2004)
Why Darwin Matters (Aug 2006)
Non-fiction in order
Teach Your Child Science (1989)
Why People Believe Weird Things (1997)
How We Believe (1999)
Denying History (2000)
The Borderlands of Science (2001)
In Darwin's Shadow: The Life and Science of Alfred Russel Wallace (2002)
Science Friction (2004)
Secrets of Mental Math (2006)
The Soul of Science (2006)
Think Like a Math Genius (2006)
The Mind of the Market (2007)
The Believing Brain (2011)
Pseudoscience and Deception (2013)
The Moral Arc (2015)
Skeptic (2016)
Heavens on Earth (2018)
Giving the Devil His Due (2020)
Other books in order
Cycling (1987)
Think Like a Maths Genius (2008)
Inanan Beyin (2011)
Weird Earth (2020)
Conspiracy (2022)
About Michael Shermer
Michael Brant Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, executive director of The Skeptics Society, and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, a publication focused on investigating pseudoscientific and supernatural claims. The author of over a dozen books, Shermer is known for engaging in debates on pseudoscience and religion in which he emphasizes scientific skepticism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michael Shermer FAQ
- How many books has Michael Shermer written?
- Michael Shermer has published 3 novels, 17 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Shermer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Why People Believe Weird Things.
- What is Michael Shermer's latest book?
- Giving the Devil His Due (2020).
- What is Michael Shermer's most famous book?
- Why People Believe Weird Things (1997) is Michael Shermer's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.