Daniel Kehlmann has published 6 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Measuring the World (2005). The latest is The Director (2023).
Updated September 2026
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Measuring the World
Daniel Kehlmann's most-read book.
Newest
The Director
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
Me and Kaminski (2003)
Measuring the World (2005)
Fame (Jan 2009)
F (Sep 2013)
Tyll (Oct 2017)
The Director (2023)
Novellas in order
You Should Have Left (2016)
Film and TV adaptations
- Measuring the World (2012)Film · from Measuring the World
- You Should Have Left (2020)Film · from You Should Have Left
About Daniel Kehlmann
Daniel Kehlmann is a German-language novelist and playwright of both Austrian and German nationality.
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Daniel Kehlmann FAQ
- How many books has Daniel Kehlmann written?
- Daniel Kehlmann has published 6 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daniel Kehlmann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Measuring the World.
- What is Daniel Kehlmann's latest book?
- The Director (2023).
- What is Daniel Kehlmann's most famous book?
- Measuring the World (2005) is Daniel Kehlmann's most widely read book.
- Which Daniel Kehlmann books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Measuring the World (film, 2012) and You Should Have Left (film, 2020).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.