Erika Mann books in order
German actress and writer
- Lived
- 1905–1969
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 6
Erika Mann published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with School for Barbarians (1938). The best-known is The Last Year (1956).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Erika Mann
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The Last Year
Erika Mann's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Gang of Ten (1942)
Non-fiction in order
School for Barbarians (1938)
The Lights Go Down (1940)
The Last Year (1956)
Escape to Life (1991), with Klaus Mann
Other books in order
The Other Germany (1940)
About Erika Mann
Erika Julia Hedwig Mann was a German actress and writer, daughter of the novelist Thomas Mann.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erika Mann FAQ
- How many books has Erika Mann written?
- Erika Mann published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erika Mann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Last Year.
- What is Erika Mann's last book?
- The Last Year (1956).
- What is Erika Mann's most famous book?
- The Last Year (1956) is Erika Mann's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.