Shakuntala Devi books in order
Indian writer and mental calculator
- Lived
- 1939–2013
- Country
- Dominion of India
- Books
- 12
Shakuntala Devi published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 4 other books, beginning with Figuring (1977). The best-known is Awaken the Genius in Your Child (1998).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Shakuntala Devi
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Awaken the Genius in Your Child
Shakuntala Devi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Figuring (1977)
The World of Homosexuals (1977)
Astrology for You (1983)
Mathability (2005)
Super Memory (2011)
Novellas in order
Perfect Murder (1976)
Non-fiction in order
Awaken the Genius in Your Child (1998)
Children's books in order
More Puzzles (1985)
Other books in order
Puzzles to Puzzle You (1976)
Book of Numbers (1984)
Systems of Education (2002)
In the Wonderland of Numbers (2006)
About Shakuntala Devi
Shakuntala Devi was an Indian mental calculator, astrologer, and writer, popularly known as the "Human Computer". Her talent earned her a place in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records. However, the certificate for the record was given posthumously on 30 July 2020, despite Devi achieving her world record on 18 June 1980 at Imperial College, London. Devi was a precocious child, and she demonstrated her arithmetic abilities at the University of Mysore without any formal education.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Shakuntala Devi FAQ
- How many books has Shakuntala Devi written?
- Shakuntala Devi published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shakuntala Devi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Awaken the Genius in Your Child.
- What is Shakuntala Devi's last book?
- Super Memory (2011).
- What is Shakuntala Devi's most famous book?
- Awaken the Genius in Your Child (1998) is Shakuntala Devi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.