Juan Gabriel Vásquez books in order
Colombian writer
- Born
- 1973
- Country
- Colombia
- Books
- 8
Juan Gabriel Vásquez has published 6 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Informers (2004). The latest is Songs for the Flames (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Juan Gabriel Vásquez
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The Informers
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's most-read book.
Newest
Songs for the Flames
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Informers (2004)
The Secret History of Costaguana (2011)
The Sound of Things Falling (2011)
Reputations (2016)
The Shape of the Ruins (2018)
Songs for the Flames (2020)
Other books in order
Las Reputaciones - 1. Ed (2013)
Retrospective (2022)
About Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian writer, journalist and translator. He has written many novels, short stories, literary essays, and numerous articles of political commentary.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juan Gabriel Vásquez FAQ
- How many books has Juan Gabriel Vásquez written?
- Juan Gabriel Vásquez has published 6 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juan Gabriel Vásquez's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Informers.
- What is Juan Gabriel Vásquez's latest book?
- Songs for the Flames (2020).
- What is Juan Gabriel Vásquez's most famous book?
- The Informers (2004) is Juan Gabriel Vásquez'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.