Sam Harris books in order
American author, philosopher and neuroscientist
- Born
- 1967
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Sam Harris has published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with The End of Faith (2004). The best-known is Waking Up (2014). The latest is Making Sense (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sam Harris
Start here
Waking Up
Sam Harris's most-read book.
Newest
Making Sense
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Moral Landscape (2010)
Waking Up (Sep 2014)
Novellas in order
Lying (2011)
Free Will (2012)
Non-fiction in order
Reclaiming Our Democracy (1993)
The End of Faith (2004)
Letter to a Christian Nation (Sep 2006)
Islam and the Future of Tolerance (Oct 2015)
Making Sense (2020)
About Sam Harris
Samuel Benjamin Harris is an American neuroscientist, philosopher, author, and podcast host. His work includes a range of topics, including rationality, religion, ethics, free will, determinism, neuroscience, meditation, psychedelics, philosophy of mind, politics, terrorism, and artificial intelligence. Harris came to prominence for his criticism of religion, and he is known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, along with Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sam Harris FAQ
- How many books has Sam Harris written?
- Sam Harris has published 2 novels, 2 novellas and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sam Harris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Waking Up.
- What is Sam Harris's latest book?
- Making Sense (2020).
- What is Sam Harris's most famous book?
- Waking Up (2014) is Sam Harris's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.