How many books has Mircea Cărtărescu written?

Mircea Cărtărescu has published 6 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Mircea Cărtărescu's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Solenoid.

Solenoid (2015) is Mircea Cărtărescu's most widely read book.

Romanian writer

Mircea Cărtărescu has published 6 novels and 1 children's book, beginning with Solenoid (2015).

Updated September 2026

Mircea Cărtărescu is a Romanian novelist, poet, short-story writer, literary critic, and essayist.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

How many books has Mircea Cărtărescu written?: Mircea Cărtărescu has published 6 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mircea Cărtărescu's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Solenoid.
What is Mircea Cărtărescu's latest book?: Solenoid (2015).
What is Mircea Cărtărescu's most famous book?: Solenoid (2015) is Mircea Cărtărescu's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.