Neapolitan books in order A series by Elena Ferrante
The Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante has 4 books, from My Brilliant Friend (2011) to The Story of the Lost Child (2014). Read it in order, starting with My Brilliant Friend.
Reading order: 1 My Brilliant Friend (2011) · 2 The Story of a New Name (2012) · 3 Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (2013) · 4 The Story of the Lost Child (2014)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Neapolitan books in order
- 1.
My Brilliant Friend (2011)
- 2.
The Story of a New Name (2012)
- 3.
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (2013)
- 4.
The Story of the Lost Child (2014)
Neapolitan on screen
- My Brilliant Friend (2018)TV · from My Brilliant Friend
Neapolitan FAQ
- How many Neapolitan books are there?
- There are 4 Neapolitan books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Neapolitan books in?
- In publication order, starting with My Brilliant Friend (2011): 1 My Brilliant Friend (2011) · 2 The Story of a New Name (2012) · 3 Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (2013) · 4 The Story of the Lost Child (2014).
- What is the first Neapolitan book?
- My Brilliant Friend (2011).
- What is the latest Neapolitan book?
- The Story of the Lost Child (2014).
- Is the Neapolitan series finished?
- There have been no new Neapolitan books since 2014.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.