Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari was born on February 24th, 1976 and is currently 50 years old. Yuval Noah Harari was born in Kiryat Ata, Israel.
Yuval Noah Harari is known for writing in the Non-Fiction genre.
Yuval Noah Harari has written 6 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 2004 with the book Renaissance Military Memoirs. The most recently released was Nexus which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Yuval at this time.
Yuval Noah Harari has also written the Sapiens: A Graphic History series which has 4 books including Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind and Sapiens, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization.
Yuval Noah Harari is a member of The Nielsen Bestseller Awards' 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.
Yuval Noah Harari: Awards & Accolades
Harari's books have won multiple awards, Sapiens won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2018 as well as the Nielsen Awards - Double Platinum Bestseller in 2020. Homo Deus won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2018.
Yuval Noah Harari books have also been nominated for multiple awards, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction, in 2018. Sapiens was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics, in 2020. Nexus was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best History and Biography, in 2024 as well as the British Book Awards - Non-Fiction Audiobook of the Year in 2025.
Yuval Noah Harari: Lists & Other Mentions
- Sapiens has made several lists including:
- New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2018.
- The Guardian: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Section in 2019.
- Book Riot: 25 of the Best Nonfiction Books of All Time Selection in 2022.
- Los Angeles Times: The 30 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Last 30 Years Selection in 2025.
- Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020.
- The Sunday Times: The Top 100 Bestsellers Selection in 2024.
- Refinery29: The Ultimate Book Bucket List Selection in 2023.
- Homo Deus was a BBC: Radio Oxford 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die Selection in 2020 and a The Sunday Times: The Top 100 Bestsellers Selection in 2024.
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Yuval Noah Harari: F.A.Q
When was Yuval Noah Harari Born? How old is Yuval Noah Harari?
Yuval Noah Harari was born on February 24th, 1976. Yuval Noah Harari is currently 50 years old.
Where was Yuval Noah Harari Born?
Yuval Noah Harari was born in Kiryat Ata, Israel and is Israeli.
What book awards has Yuval Noah Harari won?
Sapiens: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2018), Nielsen Awards Double Platinum Bestseller (2020).
Homo Deus: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2018).
What was the first book Yuval Noah Harari wrote?
The first book written by Yuval Noah Harari was Renaissance Military Memoirs, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book Yuval Noah Harari wrote?
His most recently released work was Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends on February 3rd, 2026.
What is the most popular book by Yuval Noah Harari?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Yuval Noah Harari book is
Sapiens. Here are his most popular books:
- Sapiens (8.41)
- Homo Deus (8.5)
- 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (8.33)
- Nexus (8.75)
- Money (8)
What genres does Yuval Noah Harari Write?
Yuval Noah Harari primarily writes in the Non-Fiction genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Cultural / Social Commentary, Narrative Non-Fiction, and History.
Are there upcoming new books by Yuval Noah Harari?
Yuval Noah Harari has a new book coming out on October 1st, 2026 called
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 4 - The Age of Revolutions.
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How many books has Yuval Noah Harari written?
Yuval Noah Harari has written 15 books. 6 Non-Fiction Books, 2 books in the A Brief History Series, 4 books in the Sapiens: A Graphic History Series, 3 books in the Unstoppable Us Series.