Jan Wolkers books in order
Dutch sculptor and writer
- Lived
- 1925–2007
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 1
Jan Wolkers published 1 novel, beginning with Turks Fruit (1969).
Updated September 2026
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Turks Fruit
Jan Wolkers's most-read book.
Jan Wolkers books in order of publication
Turks Fruit (1969)
Film and TV adaptations
- Turkish Delight (1973)Film · from Turks Fruit
About Jan Wolkers
Jan Hendrik Wolkers was a Dutch author, sculptor and painter. Wolkers is considered by some to be one of the "Great Four" writers of post-World War II Dutch literature, alongside Willem Frederik Hermans, Harry Mulisch and Gerard Reve.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jan Wolkers FAQ
- How many books has Jan Wolkers written?
- Jan Wolkers published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jan Wolkers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Turks Fruit.
- What is Jan Wolkers's last book?
- Turks Fruit (1969).
- What is Jan Wolkers's most famous book?
- Turks Fruit (1969) is Jan Wolkers's most widely read book.
- Which Jan Wolkers books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Turks Fruit (as Turkish Delight, film, 1973).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.