How many books has Richard Flanagan written?

Richard Flanagan has published 10 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Richard Flanagan's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gould's Book of Fish.

What is Richard Flanagan's most famous book?

Gould's Book of Fish (2001) is Richard Flanagan's most widely read book.

Which Richard Flanagan books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Narrow Road to the Deep North (TV).

Richard Flanagan books in order

Australian writer and novelist

Born: 1961
Country: Australia
Books: 10

Richard Flanagan has published 10 novels, beginning with Gould's Book of Fish (2001). The latest is Question 7 (2024).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Richard Flanagan

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Gould's Book of Fish
Richard Flanagan's most-read book.
Newest
Question 7
Published 2024.

Richard Flanagan books in order of publication

Death of a River Guide (1994)
342 pages
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1997)
425 pages
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Gould's Book of Fish (2001)
404 pages
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The Unknown Terrorist (2006)
325 pages
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Wanting (2008)
256 pages
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2014)
445 pagesAdapted for TV
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First Person (2017)
400 pages
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The Living Sea of Waking Dreams (2021)
264 pages
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Toxic (2021)
240 pages
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Question 7 (2024)
288 pages
Buy

Film and TV adaptations

The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthTV · from The Narrow Road to the Deep North

About Richard Flanagan

Richard Miller Flanagan is an Australian writer, who won the 2014 Man Booker Prize for his novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North and the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Question 7, making him the first writer in history to win both Britain's major fiction and non-fiction prizes. "Considered by many to be the finest Australian novelist of his generation" according to The Economist, Flanagan has also worked as a film director and screenwriter.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Richard Flanagan FAQ

How many books has Richard Flanagan written?: Richard Flanagan has published 10 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Richard Flanagan's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gould's Book of Fish.
What is Richard Flanagan's latest book?: Question 7 (2024).
What is Richard Flanagan's most famous book?: Gould's Book of Fish (2001) is Richard Flanagan's most widely read book.
Which Richard Flanagan books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Narrow Road to the Deep North (TV).