François Cavanna books in order
French writer, journalist, cartoonist, publisher and press owner
- Lived
- 1923–2014
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Sépia
François Cavanna published 2 novels, beginning with Les Ritals (1978).
Updated September 2026
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Les Ritals
François Cavanna's most-read book.
François Cavanna books in order of publication
Les Ritals (1978)
Les Russkoffs (1979)
About François Cavanna
François Cavanna was a French author and satirical newspaper editor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
François Cavanna FAQ
- How many books has François Cavanna written?
- François Cavanna published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read François Cavanna's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Les Ritals.
- What is François Cavanna's last book?
- Les Russkoffs (1979).
- What is François Cavanna's most famous book?
- Les Ritals (1978) is François Cavanna's most widely read book.
- Does François Cavanna write under a pen name?
- Yes: François Cavanna has also published as Sépia.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.