Laura Esquivel books in order
Mexican writer
- Born
- 1950
- Country
- Mexico
- Books
- 7
- Literary fiction
- Magical realism
Laura Esquivel has published 6 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Like Water for Chocolate (1989). The latest is Pierced by the Sun (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Laura Esquivel
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Like Water for Chocolate
Laura Esquivel's most-read book.
Newest
Pierced by the Sun
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Like Water for Chocolate (1989)
The Law of Love (1995)
Swift as Desire (2001)
Malinche (2006)
Mi Negro Pasado (2014)
Pierced by the Sun (2014)
Non-fiction in order
Between Two Fires (1998)
Film and TV adaptations
- Like Water for Chocolate (1992)Film · from Like Water for Chocolate
About Laura Esquivel
Laura Beatriz Esquivel Valdés is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter and former politician. Her first novel Como agua para chocolate became a bestseller in Mexico and the United States, and was later developed into an award-winning film.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Laura Esquivel FAQ
- How many books has Laura Esquivel written?
- Laura Esquivel has published 6 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laura Esquivel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Like Water for Chocolate.
- What is Laura Esquivel's latest book?
- Pierced by the Sun (2014).
- What is Laura Esquivel's most famous book?
- Like Water for Chocolate (1989) is Laura Esquivel's most widely read book.
- Which Laura Esquivel books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Like Water for Chocolate (film, 1992).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.