MathFiction: Search

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): B.J. Novak
2 matches found out of 1743 entries
(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

A Good Problem to Have (2014)

B.J. Novak

A fourth grade math class is interrupted by an old man who bursts in claiming that he was the inventor of the train problem: "That's my problem," said the man. He stared at us all at once, somehow,... (more)

Rithmatic (2015)

B.J. Novak

A school principal secretly proposes to his students that they all just agree not to bother with math in school: “Now do I wish you all knew math? Were great at math? Were f---ing mathematicians?... (more)

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)