Mark Z. Danielewski has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with House of Leaves (2000). The latest is The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May (2015).
Updated September 2026
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House of Leaves
Mark Z. Danielewski's most-read book, rated by 65 Open Library readers.
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The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
House of Leaves (Mar 2000)
The Fifty Year Sword (Oct 2005)
Only Revolutions (Sep 2006)
The Familiar (2015)
The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May (2015)
Novellas in order
The Whalestoe Letters (2000)
Other books in order
La Casa De Hojas
About Mark Z. Danielewski
Mark Z. Danielewski is an American fiction author. He is most widely known for his debut novel House of Leaves (2000), which won the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award. His second novel, Only Revolutions (2006), was nominated for the National Book Award.
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Mark Z. Danielewski FAQ
- How many books has Mark Z. Danielewski written?
- Mark Z. Danielewski has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mark Z. Danielewski's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with House of Leaves.
- What is Mark Z. Danielewski's latest book?
- The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May (2015).
- What is Mark Z. Danielewski's most famous book?
- House of Leaves (2000) is Mark Z. Danielewski's most widely read book.
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