Marcel Reich-Ranicki books in order
Polish-born German literary critic
- Lived
- 1920–2013
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 2
Marcel Reich-Ranicki published 2 novels, beginning with Thomas Mann and His Family (1989).
Updated September 2026
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Thomas Mann and His Family
Marcel Reich-Ranicki's most-read book.
Marcel Reich-Ranicki books in order of publication
Thomas Mann and His Family (1989)
The Author of Himself (1999)
About Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was a Polish-born German literary critic and member of the informal literary association Gruppe 47. He was regarded as one of the most influential contemporary literary critics in the field of German literature and has often been called Literaturpapst in Germany. His TV appearances made Reich-Ranicki a household name even among non-readers; in 2010, a survey found that 98% of Germans had heard of him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marcel Reich-Ranicki FAQ
- How many books has Marcel Reich-Ranicki written?
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcel Reich-Ranicki's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thomas Mann and His Family.
- What is Marcel Reich-Ranicki's last book?
- The Author of Himself (1999).
- What is Marcel Reich-Ranicki's most famous book?
- Thomas Mann and His Family (1989) is Marcel Reich-Ranicki's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.