Emile Habibi books in order
Palestinian-Arab-Israeli writer and politician
- Lived
- 1922–1996
- Country
- Mandatory Palestine
- Books
- 3
Emile Habibi published 3 novels, beginning with The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist (1974).
Updated September 2026
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The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist
Emile Habibi's most-read book.
Emile Habibi books in order of publication
The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist (1974)
Saraya, the Ogre's Daughter (1991)
The Secret Life of Saeed (2001)
About Emile Habibi
Emile Shukri Habibi was a Palestinian writer and politician with Israeli citizenship, who served as a member of the Knesset for the communist parties Maki and Rakah.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Emile Habibi FAQ
- How many books has Emile Habibi written?
- Emile Habibi published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Emile Habibi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist.
- What is Emile Habibi's last book?
- Saraya, the Ogre's Daughter (1991).
- What is Emile Habibi's most famous book?
- The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist (1974) is Emile Habibi'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.