Ba Jin books in order
Chinese novelist and anarchist activist
- Lived
- 1904–2005
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Books
- 2
Ba Jin published 2 novels, beginning with The Family (1970).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ba Jin
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The Family
Ba Jin's most-read book.
Ba Jin books in order of publication
The Family (1970)
Random Thoughts (1984)
About Ba Jin
Li Yaotang, better known by his pen name Ba Jin or his courtesy name Li Feigan, was a Chinese anarchist, translator, and writer. In addition to his impact on Chinese literature, he also wrote three original works in Esperanto, and as a political activist he wrote The Family.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ba Jin FAQ
- How many books has Ba Jin written?
- Ba Jin published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ba Jin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Family.
- What is Ba Jin's last book?
- Random Thoughts (1984).
- What is Ba Jin's most famous book?
- The Family (1970) is Ba Jin's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.