Portrait of Steven Levy

Steven Levy books in order

American journalist

Born
1951
Books
9

Steven Levy has published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution (1984). The latest is Facebook (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Steven Levy

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Perfect Thing (Oct 2006)

    285 pages

  2. In the Plex (Jul 2011)

    424 pages★ 3.8 (14 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution (Nov 1984)

    456 pages★ 4.1 (24 ratings)

  2. The Unicorn's Secret (1988)

    352 pages

  3. Artificial Life (1992)

    390 pages

  4. Insanely Great (1994)

    306 pages

  5. Crypto: How the Code Rebels Beat the Government—Saving Privacy in the Digital Age (2001)

    356 pages★ 4.1 (8 ratings)

  6. Facebook (2020)

    592 pages

Other books in order

  1. The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary (2018)

    212 pages

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About Steven Levy

Steven Levy is an American journalist and editor at large for Wired who has written extensively for publications on computers, technology, cryptography, the internet, cybersecurity, and privacy. He is the author of the 1984 book Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution, which chronicles the early days of the computer underground. Levy has published eight books covering computer hacker culture, artificial intelligence, cryptography, and multi-year exposés of Apple, Google, and Facebook. His most recent book, Facebook: The Inside Story, recounts the history and rise of Facebook from three years of interviews with employees, including Chamath Palihapitiya, Sheryl Sandberg, and Mark Zuckerberg.

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

Steven Levy FAQ

How many books has Steven Levy written?
Steven Levy has published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Steven Levy's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution.
What is Steven Levy's latest book?
Facebook (2020).
What is Steven Levy's most famous book?
Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution (1984) is Steven Levy's most widely read book.
Can I read Steven Levy's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Steven Levy is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.