Jurek Becker books in order
German writer, film-author and GDR dissident
- Lived
- 1937–1997
- Country
- German Democratic Republic
- Books
- 5
Jurek Becker published 3 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Jacob the Liar (1969).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jurek Becker
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Jacob the Liar
Jurek Becker's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Jacob the Liar (1969)
The Boxer (1976)
Bronstein’s Children (1986)
Novellas in order
Sleepless Days (1986)
Non-fiction in order
My Father, the Germans, and I (2007)
About Jurek Becker
Jurek Becker was a Polish-born German writer, screenwriter and East German dissident. His most famous novel is Jacob the Liar, which has been made into two films. He lived in Łódź during World War II for about two years and survived the Holocaust.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jurek Becker FAQ
- How many books has Jurek Becker written?
- Jurek Becker published 3 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jurek Becker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jacob the Liar.
- What is Jurek Becker's last book?
- Sleepless Days (1986).
- What is Jurek Becker's most famous book?
- Jacob the Liar (1969) is Jurek Becker'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.