Mohsin Hamid has published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Moth Smoke (2000). The best-known is Exit West (2017). The latest is The Last White Man (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mohsin Hamid
Start here
Exit West
Mohsin Hamid's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
One of the most-read, at about 192 pages.
Newest
The Last White Man
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Moth Smoke (2000)
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (Mar 2007)
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia (2013)
Exit West (Mar 2017)
The Last White Man (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Discontent and Its Civilizations (2015)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012)Film · from The Reluctant Fundamentalist
About Mohsin Hamid
Mohsin Hamid is a British Pakistani novelist, writer and brand consultant. His novels are Moth Smoke (2000), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia (2013), Exit West (2017), and The Last White Man (2022).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mohsin Hamid FAQ
- How many books has Mohsin Hamid written?
- Mohsin Hamid has published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mohsin Hamid's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Exit West.
- What is Mohsin Hamid's latest book?
- The Last White Man (2022).
- What is Mohsin Hamid's most famous book?
- Exit West (2017) is Mohsin Hamid's most widely read book.
- Which Mohsin Hamid books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film, 2012).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.