Bernhard Schlink has published 11 novels, 2 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Reader (1995). 4 feature Gerhard Self. The latest is Granddaughter (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bernhard Schlink
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The Reader
Bernhard Schlink's most-read book.
Newest
Granddaughter
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
The Reader (1995)
Gordian Knot (1999)
Homecoming (2008)
The Weekend (2008)
Woman on the Stairs (2016)
Olga (2018)
Granddaughter (2024)
Short story collections in order
Flights of Love (2000)
Summer Lies (2012)
Non-fiction in order
Guilt About The Past (2010)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Reader (2008)Film · from The Reader
About Bernhard Schlink
Bernhard Schlink is a German lawyer, academic, and novelist. He is best known for his novel The Reader, which was first published in 1995 and became an international bestseller. He won the 2014 Park Kyong-ni Prize.
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Bernhard Schlink FAQ
- How many books has Bernhard Schlink written?
- Bernhard Schlink has published 11 novels, 2 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernhard Schlink's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Reader.
- What is Bernhard Schlink's latest book?
- Granddaughter (2024).
- What is Bernhard Schlink's most famous book?
- The Reader (1995) is Bernhard Schlink's most widely read book.
- Which Bernhard Schlink books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Reader (film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.