Thomas Piketty has published 3 novels and 6 non-fiction books, beginning with Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013). The latest is The Climate Book (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Piketty
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Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Thomas Piketty's most-read book.
Newest
The Climate Book
Published October 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013)
Capital and Ideology (Sep 2019)
The Climate Book (Oct 2022), with Margaret Atwood and Naomi Klein
Non-fiction in order
Top Incomes Over the Twentieth Century (2007)
Chronicles (2016)
Why Save the Bankers? (2016)
Top Incomes in France in the Twentieth Century (2017)
Time for Socialism Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016-2021 (2021)
A Brief History of Equality (Aug 2021)
About Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty is a French economist who is a professor of economics at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS), associate chair at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and Centennial Professor of Economics in the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Thomas Piketty FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Piketty written?
- Thomas Piketty has published 3 novels and 6 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Piketty's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
- What is Thomas Piketty's latest book?
- The Climate Book (2022).
- What is Thomas Piketty's most famous book?
- Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013) is Thomas Piketty'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.