Erri De Luca books in order
Italian novelist, poet and translator
- Born
- 1950
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 6
Erri De Luca has published 1 novel, 4 novellas and 1 other book, beginning with Me, You (1998). The best-known is God's Mountain (2001). The latest is The Day Before Happiness (2009).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Erri De Luca
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God's Mountain
Erri De Luca's most-read book.
Newest
The Day Before Happiness
Published 2009.
Standalone novels in order
God's Mountain (2001)
Novellas in order
Me, You (1998)
Sea of Memory (1999)
Three Horses (1999)
The Day Before Happiness (2009)
Other books in order
I Pesci Non Chiudono Gli Occhi (2011)
About Erri De Luca
Enrico "Erri" De Luca is an Italian novelist, translator and poet. He has been recognized by critic Giorgio De Rienzo of Corriere della Sera as "the writer of the decade". He is also known for his opposition to the Lyon-Turin high speed train line, and is being sued for having called for its sabotage. On 19 October 2015, De Luca was cleared of inciting criminal damage. He reacted to the not-guilty verdict declaring that "An injustice has been avoided."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erri De Luca FAQ
- How many books has Erri De Luca written?
- Erri De Luca has published 1 novel, 4 novellas and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erri De Luca's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with God's Mountain.
- What is Erri De Luca's latest book?
- The Day Before Happiness (2009).
- What is Erri De Luca's most famous book?
- God's Mountain (2001) is Erri De Luca's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.