Portrait of Simon Singh

Simon Singh books in order

British mathematician, journalist and science communicator

Born
1964
Country
United Kingdom
Books
6

Simon Singh has published 1 novel and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Fermat's Last Theorem (1997). The best-known is The Code Book (1999). The latest is The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (2013).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Simon Singh

Standalone novels in order

  1. Big Bang (2004)

    532 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Fermat's Last Theorem (1997)

    338 pages★ 4.0 (24 ratings)

  2. The Code Book (Sep 1999)

    416 pages★ 4.1 (43 ratings)

  3. The Science of Secrecy (2000)

    224 pages

  4. Trick or Treatment (2008)

    352 pages

  5. The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (2013)

    263 pages

About Simon Singh

Simon Lehna Singh, is a British popular science author and theoretical and particle physicist. His written works include Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book, Big Bang, Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial and The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets. In 2012 Singh founded the Good Thinking Society, through which he created the website "Parallel" to help students learn mathematics.

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

Simon Singh FAQ

How many books has Simon Singh written?
Simon Singh has published 1 novel and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Simon Singh's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Code Book.
What is Simon Singh's latest book?
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (2013).
What is Simon Singh's most famous book?
The Code Book (1999) is Simon Singh'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.