Portrait of Bernardo Atxaga

Bernardo Atxaga books in order

Basque-language writer from Gipuzkoa, Spain

Born
1951
Country
Spain
Books
9

Bernardo Atxaga has published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Obabakoak (1988). The latest is Memoirs of a Basque Cow (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Bernardo Atxaga

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Lone Man (1996)

    325 pages

  2. The Accordionist's Son (2009)

    370 pages

  3. Seven Houses in France (2011)

    277 pages

  4. Adventures Of Shola (2013)

    216 pages

  5. Nevada Days (2017)

    345 pages

  6. Memoirs of a Basque Cow (2020)

    224 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Two Brothers (2001)

    117 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Obabakoak (1988)

    384 pagesAdapted for film

Other books in order

  1. Water Over Stones (2022)

Film and TV adaptations

About Bernardo Atxaga

Bernardo Atxaga, pseudonym of Joseba Irazu Garmendia, is a Spanish Basque writer and self-translator.

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

Bernardo Atxaga FAQ

How many books has Bernardo Atxaga written?
Bernardo Atxaga has published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Bernardo Atxaga's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Obabakoak.
What is Bernardo Atxaga's latest book?
Memoirs of a Basque Cow (2020).
What is Bernardo Atxaga's most famous book?
Obabakoak (1988) is Bernardo Atxaga's most widely read book.
Which Bernardo Atxaga books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Obabakoak (as Obaba, film, 2005).

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