Natalia Ginzburg books in order
Italian writer
- Lived
- 1916–1991
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- Alessandra Tornimparte
Natalia Ginzburg published 8 novels, 6 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Little Virtues (1962). The best-known is Family Sayings (1963).
Updated September 2026
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Family Sayings
Natalia Ginzburg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
All Our Yesterdays (1952)
A Light for Fools (1957)
Family Sayings (1963)
Cinque Romanzi Brevi (1964)
No Way (1973)
The City and the House (1984)
Four Novellas (1990)
A Place to Live (2002)
Novellas in order
The Dry Heart (1949)
The Road to the City (1949)
Voices in the Evening (1961)
Family (1977)
Valentino (1987)
Family & Borghesia (1988)
Non-fiction in order
The Little Virtues (1962)
It's Hard to Talk About Yourself (1999)
Other books in order
Lessico Famigliare (1963)
The Advertisement (L'Inserzione) (1969)
Sagittarius (1975)
About Natalia Ginzburg
Natalia Levi Ginzburg was an Italian author whose work explored family relationships, politics during and after the Fascist years and World War II, and philosophy. She wrote novels, short stories and essays, for which she received the Strega Prize and Bagutta Prize. Most of her works were also translated into English and published in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Natalia Ginzburg FAQ
- How many books has Natalia Ginzburg written?
- Natalia Ginzburg published 8 novels, 6 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Natalia Ginzburg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Family Sayings.
- What is Natalia Ginzburg's last book?
- Four Novellas (1990).
- What is Natalia Ginzburg's most famous book?
- Family Sayings (1963) is Natalia Ginzburg's most widely read book.
- Does Natalia Ginzburg write under a pen name?
- Yes: Natalia Ginzburg has also published as Alessandra Tornimparte.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.