How many books has Muriel Barbery written?

Muriel Barbery has published 3 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Muriel Barbery's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

What is Muriel Barbery's most famous book?

The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2008) is Muriel Barbery's most widely read book.

Which Muriel Barbery books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Elegance of the Hedgehog (as The Hedgehog, film, 2009).

Muriel Barbery books in order

French writer

Born: 1969
Country: France
Books: 4

Literary fiction

Muriel Barbery has published 3 novels and 1 novella, beginning with The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2008). The latest is The Life of Elves (2016).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Muriel Barbery

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The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Muriel Barbery's most-read book.
Newest
The Life of Elves
Published 2016.

Standalone novels in order

Gourmet Rhapsody (2000)
156 pages
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog (Aug 2008)
325 pages★ 3.0 (10 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Life of Elves (2016)
258 pages
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Novellas in order

The Gourmet (2009)
126 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

The Hedgehog (2009)Film · from The Elegance of the Hedgehog

About Muriel Barbery

Muriel Barbery is a French novelist and philosophy teacher. Her 2006 novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog quickly sold more than a million copies in several countries.

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

Muriel Barbery FAQ

How many books has Muriel Barbery written?: Muriel Barbery has published 3 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Muriel Barbery's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Elegance of the Hedgehog.
What is Muriel Barbery's latest book?: The Life of Elves (2016).
What is Muriel Barbery's most famous book?: The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2008) is Muriel Barbery's most widely read book.
Which Muriel Barbery books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Elegance of the Hedgehog (as The Hedgehog, film, 2009).