Lualhati Bautista books in order

Filipino novelist

Lived
1945–2023
Country
Philippines
Books
6

Lualhati Bautista published 5 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Bata, Bata-- Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1983). The best-known is Dekada '70 (1983).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Lualhati Bautista

Standalone novels in order

  1. Bata, Bata-- Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1983)

    239 pages

  2. Dekada '70 (1983)

    228 pagesAdapted for film

  3. ‘GAPÔ (1988)

  4. Desaparesidos (2007)

    212 pages

  5. The '70s (2021)

    327 pages

Other books in order

  1. Sila At Ang Gabi (1994)

    67 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Lualhati Bautista

Lualhati Torres Bautista was a Filipina writer, liberal activist, and political critic. Her most popular novels are Dekada '70 (1983), Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, and 'GAPÔ.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Lualhati Bautista FAQ

How many books has Lualhati Bautista written?
Lualhati Bautista published 5 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lualhati Bautista's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dekada '70.
What is Lualhati Bautista's last book?
The '70s (2021).
What is Lualhati Bautista's most famous book?
Dekada '70 (1983) is Lualhati Bautista's most widely read book.
Which Lualhati Bautista books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dekada '70 (film, 2002).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.