Meir Shalev published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Blue Mountain (1988).
Updated September 2026
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The Blue Mountain
Meir Shalev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Blue Mountain (1988)
Esau (1991)
Four Meals (1994)
A Pigeon and A Boy (2006)
Non-fiction in order
My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner (2009)
Film and TV adaptations
- Esau (2019)Film · from Esau
About Meir Shalev
Meir Shalev was an Israeli writer and newspaper columnist for the daily Yedioth Ahronoth. Shalev's books have been translated into 26 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Meir Shalev FAQ
- How many books has Meir Shalev written?
- Meir Shalev published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Meir Shalev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Blue Mountain.
- What is Meir Shalev's last book?
- My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner (2009).
- What is Meir Shalev's most famous book?
- The Blue Mountain (1988) is Meir Shalev's most widely read book.
- Which Meir Shalev books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Esau (film, 2019).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.