Non-fiction:
* A Season of War: The Story of a Somali Family and the Somali Civil War: This book tells the story of a Somali family during the country's long civil war. It was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction.
* The Death of a Nation: The Inside Story of the Decline and Fall of Yugoslavia: This book recounts the disintegration of Yugoslavia during the 1990s, focusing on the role of nationalism and ethnic conflict.
* The Iranians: A Revolution in the Making: This book explores the history and current state of Iran, focusing on the country's political and social landscape.
Fiction:
* The Vanishing: This is a novel about the disappearance of a young woman in the Hamptons, New York.
Worth has also written numerous articles and essays for The New York Times and other publications. His work often focuses on international affairs, conflict, and cultural change.