Thomas L. Friedman books in order
American journalist and author
- Born
- 1953
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Thomas L. Friedman has published 4 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with From Beirut to Jerusalem (1990). The best-known is The World Is Flat (2005). The latest is Thank You for (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas L. Friedman
Start here
The World Is Flat
Thomas L. Friedman's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Hot, Flat, and Crowded
One of the most-read, at about 487 pages.
Newest
Thank You for
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
From Beirut to Jerusalem (Aug 1990)
The Lexus and the Olive Tree (1999)
Hot, Flat, and Crowded (Sep 2008)
Thank You for (2016)
Non-fiction in order
Longitudes and Attitudes (2002)
The World Is Flat (2005)
That Used to Be Us (2011)
About Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas Loren Friedman is an American political commentator and author. He is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and a weekly columnist for The New York Times. He has written extensively on foreign affairs, global trade, the Middle East, globalization, and environmental issues.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas L. Friedman FAQ
- How many books has Thomas L. Friedman written?
- Thomas L. Friedman has published 4 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas L. Friedman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The World Is Flat.
- What is Thomas L. Friedman's latest book?
- Thank You for (2016).
- What is Thomas L. Friedman's most famous book?
- The World Is Flat (2005) is Thomas L. Friedman'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.