José Eduardo Agualusa books in order
Angolan journalist, writer
- Born
- 1960
- Country
- Angola
- Books
- 4
José Eduardo Agualusa has published 4 novels, beginning with Creole (2002). The best-known is The Book of Chameleons (2004). The latest is A General Theory of Oblivion (2012).
Updated September 2026
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The Book of Chameleons
José Eduardo Agualusa's most-read book.
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A General Theory of Oblivion
Published 2012.
José Eduardo Agualusa books in order of publication
Creole (2002)
The Book of Chameleons (2004)
My Fathers Wives (2010)
A General Theory of Oblivion (2012)
About José Eduardo Agualusa
José Eduardo Agualusa Alves da Cunha is an Angolan writer and columnist of Portuguese and Brazilian descent. He studied agronomy and silviculture in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently he resides in the Island of Mozambique, working as a writer and journalist. He also has been working to establish a public library on the island.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
José Eduardo Agualusa FAQ
- How many books has José Eduardo Agualusa written?
- José Eduardo Agualusa has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read José Eduardo Agualusa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Chameleons.
- What is José Eduardo Agualusa's latest book?
- A General Theory of Oblivion (2012).
- What is José Eduardo Agualusa's most famous book?
- The Book of Chameleons (2004) is José Eduardo Agualusa's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.