Yann Martel Reading Order
4 series · 10 books
Yann Martel is a Canadian novelist and writer whose imaginative literary fiction has achieved remarkable commercial success and critical acclaim. Best known for Life of Pi, his Man Booker Prize-winning novel about survival and spirituality, Martel has established himself as a master of philosophical storytelling that blends adventure with deeper exploration of human experience. His body of work spans standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies, demonstrating his versatility across literary forms and genres.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002–2009)
Start with The Notebooks and read in order.
Start this series with The Notebooks
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2009–2011)
Start with What is Stephen Harper Reading? and read in order.
Start this series with What is Stephen Harper Reading?
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (1996–2026)
Start with Self, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Self
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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.