Karin Boye books in order
Swedish poet and novelist
- Lived
- 1900–1941
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 2
Karin Boye published 2 novels, beginning with Kris (1934). The best-known is Kallocain (1940).
Updated September 2026
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Kallocain
Karin Boye's most-read book.
Karin Boye books in order of publication
Kris (1934)
Kallocain (1940)
About Karin Boye
Karin Maria Boye was a Swedish poet and novelist. In Sweden, she is acclaimed as a poet, but internationally, she is best known for the dystopian science fiction novel Kallocain (1940).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karin Boye FAQ
- How many books has Karin Boye written?
- Karin Boye published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karin Boye's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kallocain.
- What is Karin Boye's last book?
- Kallocain (1940).
- What is Karin Boye's most famous book?
- Kallocain (1940) is Karin Boye's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.