Ivan Klíma books in order
Czech playwright, author, publicist, and university educator
- Lived
- 1931–2025
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Books
- 9
Ivan Klíma published 6 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with A Summer Affair (1987). The best-known is Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light (1993).
Updated September 2026
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Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light
Ivan Klíma's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Summer Affair (1987)
Love and Garbage (1988)
Judge on Trial (1993)
Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light (1993)
The Ultimate Intimacy (1997)
No Saints or Angels (1999)
Non-fiction in order
The Spirit of Prague (1995)
Karel Čapek (2002)
Other books in order
Fictions and Histories (1998)
About Ivan Klíma
Ivan Klíma was a Czech novelist and playwright. He received the Magnesia Litera award and the Franz Kafka Prize, among other honours.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ivan Klíma FAQ
- How many books has Ivan Klíma written?
- Ivan Klíma published 6 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ivan Klíma's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light.
- What is Ivan Klíma's last book?
- Karel Čapek (2002).
- What is Ivan Klíma's most famous book?
- Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light (1993) is Ivan Klíma's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.