Miguel Delibes books in order
Spanish writer
- Lived
- 1920–2010
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Max
Miguel Delibes published 9 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with El Camino (1950).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Miguel Delibes
Start here
El Camino
Miguel Delibes's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Holy Innocents
One of the most-read, at about 175 pages.
Standalone novels in order
La Sombra Del Ciprés Es Alargada (1948)
El Camino (1950)
The Rats (Jan 1962)
Cinco Horas Con Mario (1966)
LA Partida (1967)
The Hedge (1969)
The Holy Innocents (Jan 1981)
The Stuff of Heroes (1987)
The Heretic (1998)
Non-fiction in order
La Primavera De Praga (1968)
Other books in order
Smoke on the Ground (1972)
Film and TV adaptations
- El camino (1963)Film · from El Camino
- The Holy Innocents (1984)Film · from The Holy Innocents
About Miguel Delibes
Miguel Delibes Setién was a Spanish novelist, journalist and newspaper editor associated with the Generation of '36 movement. From 1975 until his death, he was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy, where he occupied letter "e" seat. Educated in commerce, he began his career as a cartoonist and columnist. He later became the editor for the regional newspaper El Norte de Castilla before gradually devoting himself exclusively to writing novels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Miguel Delibes FAQ
- How many books has Miguel Delibes written?
- Miguel Delibes published 9 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Miguel Delibes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with El Camino.
- What is Miguel Delibes's last book?
- The Heretic (1998).
- What is Miguel Delibes's most famous book?
- El Camino (1950) is Miguel Delibes's most widely read book.
- Does Miguel Delibes write under a pen name?
- Yes: Miguel Delibes has also published as Max.
- Which Miguel Delibes books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including El Camino (film, 1963) and The Holy Innocents (film, 1984).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.