Portrait of Arnon Grunberg

Arnon Grunberg books in order

Dutch writer

Born
1971
Country
Netherlands
Books
6
Also writes as
Marek van der Jagt

Arnon Grunberg has published 6 novels, beginning with Tirza (2006).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Arnon Grunberg

Arnon Grunberg books in order of publication

  1. Blauwe Maandagen (1994)

    286 pages

  2. Silent Extras (1997)

    368 pages

  3. Fantoompijn (1999)

    268 pages

  4. The Asylum Seeker (2003)

  5. The Jewish Messiah (2004)

    487 pages

  6. Tirza (2006)

    457 pages★ 4.5 (15 ratings)

About Arnon Grunberg

Arnon Yasha Yves Grünberg is a Dutch writer of novels, essays, and columns, as well as a journalist. He published some of his work under the heteronym Marek van der Jagt. He lives in New York. His work has been translated into 30 languages. In 2022 he received the PC Hooftprijs, a Dutch literary lifetime achievement award. His most acclaimed and successful novels are Blue Mondays and Tirza. The New York Times called the latter 'grimly comic and unflinching (…) while not always enjoyable, it is never less than enthralling'. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung described him as 'the Dutch Philip Roth'.

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

Arnon Grunberg FAQ

How many books has Arnon Grunberg written?
Arnon Grunberg has published 6 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Arnon Grunberg's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tirza.
What is Arnon Grunberg's latest book?
Tirza (2006).
What is Arnon Grunberg's most famous book?
Tirza (2006) is Arnon Grunberg's most widely read book.
Does Arnon Grunberg write under a pen name?
Yes: Arnon Grunberg has also published as Marek van der Jagt.

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