Jean-Claude Carrière books in order
French screenwriter and actor
- Lived
- 1931–2021
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Jean-Claude Carrière published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with Monsieur Hulots Holiday (1958). The best-known is Please Mr. Einstein (2006).
Updated September 2026
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Please Mr. Einstein
Jean-Claude Carrière's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Monsieur Hulots Holiday (1958)
The Power of Buddhism (1994)
Please Mr. Einstein (2006)
Non-fiction in order
This Is Not the End of the Book (Oct 2009), with Umberto Eco
Plays in order
The Mahabharata (1985 Stage Play) (1989)
About Jean-Claude Carrière
Jean-Claude Carrière was a French novelist, screenwriter and actor. He received an Academy Award for best short film for co-writing Heureux Anniversaire (1963), and was later given an Honorary Oscar in 2014. He was nominated for the Academy Award three other times for his work in The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), That Obscure Object of Desire (1977), and The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988). He also won a César Award for Best Original Screenplay in The Return of Martin Guerre (1983).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean-Claude Carrière FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Claude Carrière written?
- Jean-Claude Carrière published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Claude Carrière's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Please Mr. Einstein.
- What is Jean-Claude Carrière's last book?
- This Is Not the End of the Book (2009).
- What is Jean-Claude Carrière's most famous book?
- Please Mr. Einstein (2006) is Jean-Claude Carrière's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.