Kjell Westö books in order
Swedish-speaking writer and journalist from Finland
- Born
- 1961
- Country
- Finland
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Anders Hed
Kjell Westö has published 4 novels, beginning with Drakarna Över Helsingfors (1996). The best-known is Lang (2002). The latest is Mirage 38 (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kjell Westö
Start here
Lang
Kjell Westö's most-read book.
Newest
Mirage 38
Published August 2013.
Kjell Westö books in order of publication
Drakarna Över Helsingfors (1996)
Lang (2002)
Där Vi En Gång Gått (2006)
Mirage 38 (Aug 2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- Kites Over Helsinki (2001)Film · from Drakarna Över Helsingfors
- Where Once We Walked (2011)Film · from Där Vi En Gång Gått
About Kjell Westö
Kjell Westö is a Finnish author and journalist. Westö writes in Swedish. Best known for his epic novels set in Helsinki, he has also written short stories, poetry, essays and newspaper columns.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kjell Westö FAQ
- How many books has Kjell Westö written?
- Kjell Westö has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kjell Westö's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lang.
- What is Kjell Westö's latest book?
- Mirage 38 (2013).
- What is Kjell Westö's most famous book?
- Lang (2002) is Kjell Westö's most widely read book.
- Does Kjell Westö write under a pen name?
- Yes: Kjell Westö has also published as Anders Hed.
- Which Kjell Westö books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Drakarna Över Helsingfors (as Kites Over Helsinki, film, 2001) and Där Vi En Gång Gått (as Where Once We Walked, film, 2011).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.