Oriana Fallaci books in order
Italian journalist
- Lived
- 1929–2006
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 14
Oriana Fallaci published 7 novels, 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Interview with History (1974).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Oriana Fallaci

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Interview with History
Oriana Fallaci's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Useless Sex: Voyage Around the Woman (1961)

If the Sun Dies (1966)

Penelope at War (1966)
Nothing, and So Be It (1969)

Nothing and Amen (1972)

A Man (1979)

Inshallah (1992)
Novellas in order

Letter to a Child Never Born (1975)
Non-fiction in order
The Useless Sex (1964)

The Egotists (1968)

Interview with History (1974)

The Rage and the Pride (2001)

The Force of Reason (2004)
Other books in order
Lettera a Un Bambino Mai Nato (1975)
About Oriana Fallaci
Oriana Fallaci was an Italian journalist and author. As a teenager she joined the Italian resistance movement during World War II, and later had a long and successful journalistic career. Fallaci became famous worldwide for her coverage of war and revolution, and her "long, aggressive and revealing interviews" with many world leaders during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She received various prizes for her work as a journalist and later wrote a number of best selling books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Oriana Fallaci FAQ
- How many books has Oriana Fallaci written?
- Oriana Fallaci published 7 novels, 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Oriana Fallaci's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Interview with History.
- What is Oriana Fallaci's last book?
- The Force of Reason (2004).
- What is Oriana Fallaci's most famous book?
- Interview with History (1974) is Oriana Fallaci's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.