Sally Rooney has published 4 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Conversations with Friends (2017). The best-known is Normal People (2018). The latest is Intermezzo (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sally Rooney
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Normal People
Sally Rooney's most-read book, rated by 81 Open Library readers.
Newest
Intermezzo
Published September 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Conversations with Friends (2017)
Normal People (Aug 2018)
Beautiful World, Where Are You (Sep 2021)
Intermezzo (Sep 2024)
Short story collections in order
Mr Salary (2019)
Film and TV adaptations
- Conversations with Friends (2022)TV · from Conversations with Friends
- Normal PeopleTV · from Normal People
About Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney is an Irish author. She is the author of the novels Conversations with Friends (2017), Normal People (2018), Beautiful World, Where Are You (2021), and Intermezzo (2024). The first two works were adapted into the television miniseries Normal People (2020) and Conversations with Friends (2022). Her bestselling novels have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, have been translated into over 47 languages, and have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Literary commentators regard Rooney as one of the foremost millennial writers, and in 2022, Time named her among the 100 most influential people in the world.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sally Rooney FAQ
- How many books has Sally Rooney written?
- Sally Rooney has published 4 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sally Rooney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Normal People.
- What is Sally Rooney's latest book?
- Intermezzo (2024).
- What is Sally Rooney's most famous book?
- Normal People (2018) is Sally Rooney's most widely read book.
- Which Sally Rooney books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Conversations with Friends (TV, 2022) and Normal People (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.