Amin Maalouf books in order
Francophone Lebanese writer based in Frances
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- Lebanon
- Books
- 14
Amin Maalouf has published 12 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Leo Africanus (1986). The latest is Nos Frères Inattendus (2020).
Updated September 2026
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Leo Africanus
Amin Maalouf's most-read book.
Newest
Nos Frères Inattendus
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Crusades Through Arab Eyes (1983)
Leo Africanus (1986)
Samarkand (Mar 1988)
The Gardens of Light (1991)
The First Century After Beatrice (1992)
The Rock of Tanios (1993)
Ports of Call (1996)
In the Name of Identity (1998)
Balthasar's Odyssey (2000)
Disoriented (2012)
Adrift (2019)
Nos Frères Inattendus (2020)
Non-fiction in order
Origins (2004)
Disordered World (2009)
About Amin Maalouf
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976. His native language is Arabic, and he writes in French. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Amin Maalouf FAQ
- How many books has Amin Maalouf written?
- Amin Maalouf has published 12 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amin Maalouf's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leo Africanus.
- What is Amin Maalouf's latest book?
- Nos Frères Inattendus (2020).
- What is Amin Maalouf's most famous book?
- Leo Africanus (1986) is Amin Maalouf's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.