Bernard Malamud books in order
American author
- Lived
- 1914–1986
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Bernard Malamud published 8 novels and 4 short story collections, beginning with The Natural (1952).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bernard Malamud
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The Natural
Bernard Malamud's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Natural (1952)
The Assistant (1957)
A New Life (1961)
The Fixer (1966)
Pictures of Fidelman (1969)
The Tenants (1971)
Dubin's Lives (1979)
God's Grace (1982)
Short story collections in order
The Magic Barrel (1958)
Idiots First (1963)
Rembrandt's Hat (1973)
The Stories of Bernard Malamud (1983)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Natural (1984)Film · from The Natural
About Bernard Malamud
Bernard Malamud was an American novelist and short story writer. Along with Saul Bellow, Joseph Heller, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Norman Mailer and Philip Roth, he was one of the best known American Jewish authors of the 20th century. His baseball novel The Natural was adapted into a 1984 film starring Robert Redford. His 1966 novel The Fixer, about antisemitism in the Russian Empire, won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
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Bernard Malamud FAQ
- How many books has Bernard Malamud written?
- Bernard Malamud published 8 novels and 4 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernard Malamud's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Natural.
- What is Bernard Malamud's last book?
- The Stories of Bernard Malamud (1983).
- What is Bernard Malamud's most famous book?
- The Natural (1952) is Bernard Malamud's most widely read book.
- Which Bernard Malamud books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Natural (film, 1984).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.