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
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Obabakoak
Bernardo Atxaga's most-read book.
Newest
Memoirs of a Basque Cow
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order

The Lone Man (1996)

The Accordionist's Son (2009)

Seven Houses in France (2011)

Adventures Of Shola (2013)

Nevada Days (2017)

Memoirs of a Basque Cow (2020)
Novellas in order

Two Brothers (2001)
Short story collections in order

Obabakoak (1988)
Other books in order

Water Over Stones (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Obaba (2005)Film · from Obabakoak
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.