Jason Goodwin Books in Order
Jason Goodwin is a versatile author who seamlessly blends historical non-fiction with compelling fiction. His latest book, Yashim Cooks Istanbul, showcases his passion for culinary adventures in the Ottoman Kitchen. A scholar of Byzantine history, Goodwin's academic background informs his writing, as evident in his critically acclaimed book, Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire, a New York Times Notable Book. This narrative was hailed as 'perhaps the most readable history ever written' by Time Out. In fiction, Goodwin's mystery series featuring Turkish detective Yashim has gained international recognition, winning the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2007. The series has been translated into over 40 languages and includes The Janissary Tree, The Snake Stone, The Bellini Card, An Evil Eye, and The Baklava Club.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Jason Goodwin
- #1AmazonA Time for Tea(1990)
- #2AmazonThe Gunpowder Gardens(1990)
- #3AmazonOn Foot to the Golden Horn(1993)
- #4AmazonLords of the Horizons(1998)
- #5AmazonOtis(2001)
- #6AmazonGreenback(2003)
- #7AmazonLearning Akka(2015)
- #8AmazonThe Global Debt Crisis and How We Can Get Out of It(2016)
- #9AmazonA Pilgrim's Guide to Sacred London(2017)
- #10AmazonSunshine Noir(2016)
About Jason Goodwin
Jason Goodwin is a versatile author who seamlessly blends historical non-fiction with compelling fiction. His latest book, Yashim Cooks Istanbul, showcases his passion for culinary adventures in the Ottoman Kitchen. A scholar of Byzantine history, Goodwin's academic background informs his writing, as evident in his critically acclaimed book, Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire, a New York Times Notable Book. This narrative was hailed as 'perhaps the most readable history ever written' by Time Out. In fiction, Goodwin's mystery series featuring Turkish detective Yashim has gained international recognition, winning the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2007. The series has been translated into over 40 languages and includes The Janissary Tree, The Snake Stone, The Bellini Card, An Evil Eye, and The Baklava Club.
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