Elizabeth Kolbert Reading Order
2 series Β· 7 books Β· Born 1961
Elizabeth Kolbert is an acclaimed American journalist whose investigative work examines environmental crises and their consequences for humanity. Her non-fiction books combine rigorous research with accessible narrative to explore topics ranging from climate change to species extinction, making complex scientific issues compelling for general audiences. Her publications have established her as a leading voice in environmental journalism, with her work appearing in major publications and earning widespread critical recognition.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2007β2009)
Start with The Arctic and read in order.
Start this series with The Arctic
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Arctic |
| 2 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2009 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (2004β2025)
Start with The Prophet of Love, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Prophet of Love
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Prophet of Love |
| 2 | Field Notes from a Catastrophe |
| 3 | The Sixth Extinction |
| 4 | Under a White Sky |
| 5 | Life on a Little-Known Planet |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Kolbert written?
- Elizabeth Kolbert has written 7 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Kolbert series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Kolbert's series: Anthologies: The Arctic; Non-Fiction: The Prophet of Love.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Kolbert's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Kolbert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth Kolbert still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth Kolbert has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

