Emmanuel Carrère has published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with The Adversary (2000). The best-known is Limonov (2011). The latest is V13 (book) (2024).
Updated September 2026
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Limonov
Emmanuel Carrère's most-read book.
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V13 (book)
Published November 2024.
Standalone novels in order

Gothic Romance (1984)

I Am Alive and You Are Dead (1993)

Class Trip (1995)

Two by Carrère (1998)

The Adversary (2000)

My Life as a Russian Novel (Mar 2007)

Lives Other Than My Own (2009)
Other Lives but Mine (2009)

A Russian Novel (2010)

Limonov (2011)

The Kingdom (Aug 2014)

Yoga (Aug 2020)

V13 (book) (Nov 2024)
Novellas in order

The Moustache (1986)

The Mustache (1988)
Non-fiction in order

97,196 Words (2019)
Other books in order
I Baffi

Yo Estoy Vivo Y Vosotros Estais Muertos Philip K. Dick 1928-1982
Film and TV adaptations
- The Moustache (2005)Film · from The Moustache
- Limonov: The Ballad (2024)Film · from Limonov
About Emmanuel Carrère
Emmanuel Carrère is a French author, screenwriter and film director.
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Emmanuel Carrère FAQ
- How many books has Emmanuel Carrère written?
- Emmanuel Carrère has published 13 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Emmanuel Carrère's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Limonov.
- What is Emmanuel Carrère's latest book?
- V13 (book) (2024).
- What is Emmanuel Carrère's most famous book?
- Limonov (2011) is Emmanuel Carrère's most widely read book.
- Which Emmanuel Carrère books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Moustache (film, 2005) and Limonov (as Limonov: The Ballad, film, 2024).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.