Chico Buarque has published 5 novels, beginning with Chapeuzinho Amarelo (1970). The best-known is Turbulence (1992). The latest is Spilt Milk (2012).
Updated September 2026
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Turbulence
Chico Buarque's most-read book.
Newest
Spilt Milk
Published 2012.
Chico Buarque books in order of publication
Chapeuzinho Amarelo (1970)
Turbulence (1992)
Budapeste (2003)
Leite Derramado (2009)
Spilt Milk (2012)
About Chico Buarque
Francisco Buarque de Hollanda OMC • ComIH, popularly known as Chico Buarque, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, playwright, writer, and poet. He is best known for his music, which often includes social, economic, and cultural reflections on Brazil.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Chico Buarque FAQ
- How many books has Chico Buarque written?
- Chico Buarque has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chico Buarque's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Turbulence.
- What is Chico Buarque's latest book?
- Spilt Milk (2012).
- What is Chico Buarque's most famous book?
- Turbulence (1992) is Chico Buarque's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.