David Malouf published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Remembering Babylon (1993).
Updated September 2026
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Remembering Babylon
David Malouf's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Johnno (1975)
Harland's Half Acre (1984)
Antipodes (1985)
The Great World (1990)
Child's Play (1993)
Remembering Babylon (1993)
The Conversations at Curlow Creek (1996)
Ransom (2009)
Novellas in order
An Imaginary Life (Sep 1978)
Fly Away Peter (1982)
Short story collections in order
Dream Stuff (Apr 2000)
Non-fiction in order
12 Edmondstone Street (1985)
Poetry in order
First Things Last (1980)
Other books in order
The Happy Life (2012)
About David Malouf
David George Joseph Malouf was an Australian poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and librettist. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in London in 2008, Malouf lectured at both the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney. He also delivered the 1998 Boyer Lectures.
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David Malouf FAQ
- How many books has David Malouf written?
- David Malouf published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Malouf's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Remembering Babylon.
- What is David Malouf's last book?
- Ransom (2009).
- What is David Malouf's most famous book?
- Remembering Babylon (1993) is David Malouf'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.