Vikram Seth books in order
Indian novelist and poet
- Born
- 1952
- Country
- India
- Books
- 13
Vikram Seth has published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with From Heaven Lake (1983). The best-known is A Suitable Boy (1993). The latest is Two Lives (2005).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vikram Seth
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A Suitable Boy
Vikram Seth's most-read book.
Newest
Two Lives
Published September 2005.
Standalone novels in order
The Golden Gate (Mar 1986)
A Suitable Boy (May 1993)
An Equal Music (Apr 1999)
Non-fiction in order
From Heaven Lake (1983)
Two Lives (Sep 2005)
Poetry in order
The Humble Administrator's Garden (1985)
All You Who Sleep Tonight (1990)
Beastly Tales (1991)
Beastly Tales from Here and There (1992)
Three Chinese Poets (1992)
The Rivered Earth (2011)
Summer Requiem (2015)
Other books in order
By Vikram Seth - A Suitable Boy (2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Suitable BoyTV · from A Suitable Boy
About Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth is an Indian novelist and poet. The author of three novels and several collections of poetry, he is a recipient of the Padma Shri, a Sahitya Akademi Award, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, the WH Smith Literary Award and the Crossword Book Award. Seth's collections of poetry such as Mappings and Beastly Tales are notable contributions to the Indian English language poetry canon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vikram Seth FAQ
- How many books has Vikram Seth written?
- Vikram Seth has published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vikram Seth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Suitable Boy.
- What is Vikram Seth's latest book?
- Two Lives (2005).
- What is Vikram Seth's most famous book?
- A Suitable Boy (1993) is Vikram Seth's most widely read book.
- Which Vikram Seth books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Suitable Boy (TV).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.