Mikhail Shishkin books in order
Russian-Swiss writer
- Born
- 1961
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 4
Mikhail Shishkin has published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Pismovnik (2010). The best-known is The Light and the Dark (2013). The latest is The Light and the Dark (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mikhail Shishkin
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The Light and the Dark
Mikhail Shishkin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Pismovnik (2010)
Maidenhair (2012)
The Light and the Dark (2013)
Other books in order
My Russia (2023)
About Mikhail Shishkin
Mikhail Pavlovich Shishkin is a Russian-Swiss writer and the only author to have won the Russian Booker Prize (2000), the Russian National Bestseller (2005), and the Big Book Prize (2010). His books have been translated into 30 languages. He also writes in German.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mikhail Shishkin FAQ
- How many books has Mikhail Shishkin written?
- Mikhail Shishkin has published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mikhail Shishkin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Light and the Dark.
- What is Mikhail Shishkin's latest book?
- The Light and the Dark (2013).
- What is Mikhail Shishkin's most famous book?
- The Light and the Dark (2013) is Mikhail Shishkin'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.