Cover of Everyman

"Nemeses" books in order A series by Philip Roth

The "Nemeses" series by Philip Roth has 4 books, from Everyman (May 2006) to Nemesis (2010). Read it in order, starting with Everyman.

Reading order: 1 Everyman (2006) · 2 Indignation (2008) · 3 The Humbling (2009) · 4 Nemesis (2010)

Updated September 2026

All 4 "Nemeses" books in order

  1. 1.

    Everyman (May 2006)

    182 pages★ 3.7 (7 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Indignation (Sep 2008)

    233 pagesAdapted for film

  3. 3.

    The Humbling (2009)

    159 pagesAdapted for film

  4. 4.

    Nemesis (2010)

    280 pages

"Nemeses" on screen

"Nemeses" FAQ

How many "Nemeses" books are there?
There are 4 "Nemeses" books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the "Nemeses" books in?
In publication order, starting with Everyman (May 2006): 1 Everyman (2006) · 2 Indignation (2008) · 3 The Humbling (2009) · 4 Nemesis (2010).
What is the first "Nemeses" book?
Everyman (May 2006).
What is the latest "Nemeses" book?
Nemesis (2010).
Is the "Nemeses" series finished?
There have been no new "Nemeses" books since 2010; Philip Roth died in 2018.
Did Philip Roth write other series?
Yes: David Kepesh, Nathan Zuckerman and American trilogy.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.