Josep Pla published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with La Calle Estrecha (1952). The best-known is The Grey Notebook (1966).
Updated September 2026
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The Grey Notebook
Josep Pla's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
La Calle Estrecha (1952)
Life Embitters (1967)
Non-fiction in order
The Grey Notebook (1966)
About Josep Pla
Josep Pla i Casadevall was a Spanish journalist and a popular author. As a journalist he worked in France, Italy, Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union, from where he wrote political and cultural chronicles in Catalan and Spanish.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Josep Pla FAQ
- How many books has Josep Pla written?
- Josep Pla published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Josep Pla's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Grey Notebook.
- What is Josep Pla's last book?
- Life Embitters (1967).
- What is Josep Pla's most famous book?
- The Grey Notebook (1966) is Josep Pla'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.