Yann Martel has published 5 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Life of Pi (2001). The latest is The High Mountains of Portugal (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Yann Martel
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Life of Pi
Yann Martel's most-read book, rated by 153 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Beatrice and Virgil
One of the most-read, at about 224 pages.
Newest
The High Mountains of Portugal
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
Self (Apr 1996)
Life of Pi (Sep 2001)
What Is Stephen Harper Reading? (2009)
Beatrice and Virgil (Apr 2010)
The High Mountains of Portugal (2016)
Short story collections in order
The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios and Other Stories (1993)
Other books in order
Son of Nobody (Mar 2026)
Film and TV adaptations
- Life of Pi (2012)Film · from Life of Pi
About Yann Martel
Yann Martel, is a Canadian author who wrote the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, an international bestseller published in more than 50 territories. It has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and spent more than a year on the bestseller lists of The New York Times and The Globe and Mail, among many other best-selling lists. Life of Pi was adapted for a movie of the same name directed by Ang Lee, receiving four Academy Awards including the Academy Award for Best Director and winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.
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Yann Martel FAQ
- How many books has Yann Martel written?
- Yann Martel has published 5 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yann Martel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Life of Pi.
- What is Yann Martel's latest book?
- The High Mountains of Portugal (2016).
- What is Yann Martel's most famous book?
- Life of Pi (2001) is Yann Martel's most widely read book.
- Which Yann Martel books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Life of Pi (film, 2012).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.