Yann Martel Reading Order
4 series ยท 10 books
Yann Martel is a Canadian writer known for his imaginative storytelling and philosophical themes. With a prolific career spanning from 1993 to 2026, he has published 10 books across four series, including standalone novels, short story collections, non-fiction, and anthologies. His most acclaimed work, "Life of Pi," has gained worldwide recognition and won the prestigious Man Booker Prize.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002โ2009)
Start with The Notebooks and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Notebooks 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Freedom 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2009โ2011)
Start with What is Stephen Harper Reading? and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Stephen Harper Reading? 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | 101 Letters to a Prime Minister 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993โ1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (1996โ2026)
Start with Self, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Life of Pi 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Beatrice and Virgil 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The High Mountains of Portugal 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Son of Nobody 2026Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Yann Martel written?
- Yann Martel has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Yann Martel series?
- Here are the first books in Yann Martel's series: Anthologies: The Notebooks; Non-Fiction: What is Stephen Harper Reading?.
- What order should I read Yann Martel's books?
- We recommend reading Yann Martel's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Yann Martel still writing new books?
- Yes, Yann Martel has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

