Leonardo Sciascia books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1921–1989
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 16
Leonardo Sciascia published 3 novels, 8 novellas, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with The Day of the Owl (1961). The best-known is To Each His Own (1966).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Leonardo Sciascia
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To Each His Own
Leonardo Sciascia's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Candido, Ovvero Un Sogno Fatto in Sicilia (1977)
The Wine-dark Sea (1985)
The Council of Egypt (1988)
Novellas in order
The Day of the Owl (1961)
A Man's Blessing (1966)
To Each His Own (1966)
Equal Danger (1971)
Candido (1977)
One Way or Another (1977)
1912 + 1 (1986)
A Simple Story (1989)
Short story collections in order
Sicilian Uncles (1986)
Open Doors and Three Novellas (1992)
Non-fiction in order
The Moro Affair (2002)
Other books in order
Todo Modo (1974)
Il Contesto (1976)
About Leonardo Sciascia
Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, and politician. Some of his works have been made into films, including Porte Aperte, Cadaveri Eccellenti, Todo Modo and Il giorno della civetta.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonardo Sciascia FAQ
- How many books has Leonardo Sciascia written?
- Leonardo Sciascia published 3 novels, 8 novellas, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonardo Sciascia's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with To Each His Own.
- What is Leonardo Sciascia's last book?
- A Simple Story (1989).
- What is Leonardo Sciascia's most famous book?
- To Each His Own (1966) is Leonardo Sciascia's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.