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Yuval Noah Harari Reading Order

4 series · 15 books

Non-Fiction

Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian and public intellectual whose sweeping examinations of human civilization have reached millions of readers worldwide. Drawing on his academic expertise in medieval and military history, he translates complex historical patterns into accessible narratives that challenge conventional thinking about our species' origins and trajectory. His landmark work Sapiens introduced general audiences to his distinctive approach of synthesizing thousands of years of human development, spawning a major series that includes graphic adaptations and books aimed at younger readers.

A Brief History Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2017)

Start with Sapiens and read in order.

Start this series with Sapiens

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Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

6 books (2004–2024)

Start with Renaissance Military Memoirs, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Renaissance Military Memoirs

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Renaissance Military Memoirs
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Ultimate Experience
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6

Sapiens: A Graphic History Series

Ongoing

4 books (2020–2026)

Start with Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind and read in order.

Start this series with Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind

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Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Sapiens, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3 - The Masters of History
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 4 - The Age of Revolutions
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Unstoppable Us Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2026)

Start with Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World and read in order.

Start this series with Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Yuval Noah Harari written?
Yuval Noah Harari has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Yuval Noah Harari series?
Here are the first books in Yuval Noah Harari's series: A Brief History: Sapiens; Non-Fiction: Renaissance Military Memoirs; Sapiens: A Graphic History: Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind; Unstoppable Us: Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World.
What order should I read Yuval Noah Harari's books?
We recommend reading Yuval Noah Harari's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Yuval Noah Harari still writing new books?
Yes, Yuval Noah Harari has 3 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Sapiens: A Graphic History, Unstoppable Us.

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