Nathanael West books in order
American writer and screenwriter
- Lived
- 1903–1940
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Nathanael West published 4 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with Miss Lonelyhearts (1933). The best-known is The Day of the Locust (1939).
Updated September 2026
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The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Dream Life of Balso Snell [and] a Cool Million (1934)
The Day of the Locust (May 1939)
The Day of the Locust and The Dream Life of Balso Snell (1963)
The Day of the Locust and His Other Novels (1983)
Novellas in order
The Dream Life of Balso Snell (1931)
Miss Lonelyhearts (Apr 1933)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Day of the Locust (1975)Film · from The Day of the Locust
About Nathanael West
Nathanael West was an American writer and screenwriter. He is remembered for two darkly satirical novels: Miss Lonelyhearts (1933) and The Day of the Locust (1939), set respectively in the newspaper and Hollywood film industries.
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Nathanael West FAQ
- How many books has Nathanael West written?
- Nathanael West published 4 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nathanael West's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Day of the Locust.
- What is Nathanael West's last book?
- The Day of the Locust (1939).
- What is Nathanael West's most famous book?
- The Day of the Locust (1939) is Nathanael West's most widely read book.
- Which Nathanael West books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Day of the Locust (film, 1975).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.