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José Rizal books in order

Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath

Lived
1861–1896
Country
Captaincy General of the Philippines
Books
8
Also writes as
Dimas-Alang, Laón Laán, Laón Laang

José Rizal published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Noli Me Tángere (1887).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with José Rizal

Standalone novels in order

  1. A La Juventud Filipina (Nov 1879)

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  2. Noli Me Tángere (1887)

    449 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  3. El Filibusterismo (1891)

    335 pages★ 4.1 (7 ratings)

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  4. Friars and Filipinos (1900)

    276 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Filipinas Dentro De Cien Años (1889)

    136 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. The Filipinos' Fight for Freedom (1933)

    408 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Own Story of His Life (1918)

    128 pages

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  2. A Letter to the Young Women of Malolos (1932)

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About José Rizal

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is popularly considered to be a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement in the 1880s, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

José Rizal FAQ

How many books has José Rizal written?
José Rizal published 4 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read José Rizal's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Noli Me Tángere.
What is José Rizal's last book?
El Filibusterismo (1891).
What is José Rizal's most famous book?
Noli Me Tángere (1887) is José Rizal's most widely read book.
Does José Rizal write under a pen name?
Yes: José Rizal has also published as Dimas-Alang, Laón Laán and Laón Laang.
Which José Rizal books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Noli Me Tángere (as Maria Clara at Ibarra, TV, 2022).
Can I read José Rizal's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by José Rizal are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.