Ralph Nader has published 4 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Unsafe at Any Speed (1965). The latest is Out of Darkness (2024).
Updated September 2026
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Unsafe at Any Speed
Ralph Nader's most-read book.
Newest
Out of Darkness
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile (1965)
No Contest (1996)
The Good Fight (2004)
Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! (Sep 2009)
Non-fiction in order
The Frugal Shopper (1992)
The Frugal Shopper Checklist Book (1995)
The Ralph Nader Reader (2000)
The Seventeen Traditions (2007)
Breaking Through Power (2016)
Hidden History of Monopolies (2020)
Out of Darkness (2024)
Other books in order
Unsafe at Any Speed (1965)
Exposed (2025)
About Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American lawyer and political activist involved in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes. He has been a presidential candidate repeatedly. His 1965 book Unsafe at Any Speed, which criticized the automotive industry for its safety record, helped lead to the passage of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in 1966.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ralph Nader FAQ
- How many books has Ralph Nader written?
- Ralph Nader has published 4 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ralph Nader's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Unsafe at Any Speed.
- What is Ralph Nader's latest book?
- Out of Darkness (2024).
- What is Ralph Nader's most famous book?
- Unsafe at Any Speed (1965) is Ralph Nader's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.