Portrait of Almudena Grandes

Almudena Grandes books in order

Spanish writer

Lived
1960–2021
Country
Spain
Books
9

Almudena Grandes published 8 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Ages of Lulu (1993).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Almudena Grandes

Standalone novels in order

  1. Las Edades De Lulú (1989)

    Adapted for film

  2. The Ages of Lulu (1993)

    216 pages

  3. Gli Anni Difficili (2002)

    593 pages

  4. Castillos De Cartón (2003)

  5. The Wind from the East (2006)

    539 pages

  6. The Frozen Heart (2007)

    783 pages

  7. Te Llamare Viernes (2013)

    368 pages

  8. Los Pacientes Del Doctor García (2017)

    768 pagesAdapted for TV

Other books in order

  1. AIRES DIFICILES, LOS (2013)

Film and TV adaptations

About Almudena Grandes

María de la Almudena Grandes Hernández was a Spanish writer. Author of 14 novels and three short-story collections, her work has been translated into twenty languages and frequently adapted to film. She won the National Literature Prize for Narrative and the Prix Méditerranée among other honors. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called her "one of the most important writers of our time."

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Almudena Grandes FAQ

How many books has Almudena Grandes written?
Almudena Grandes published 8 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Almudena Grandes's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ages of Lulu.
What is Almudena Grandes's last book?
Los Pacientes Del Doctor García (2017).
What is Almudena Grandes's most famous book?
The Ages of Lulu (1993) is Almudena Grandes's most widely read book.
Which Almudena Grandes books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Las Edades De Lulú (as The Ages of Lulu, film, 1990) and Los Pacientes Del Doctor García (TV).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.