Paolo Sorrentino books in order
Italian film director and screenwriter
- Born
- 1970
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 2
Paolo Sorrentino has published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with Everybody's Right (2011). The best-known is Youth (2015). The latest is Youth (2015).
Updated September 2026
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Youth
Paolo Sorrentino's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Everybody's Right (2011)
Novellas in order

Youth (2015)
About Paolo Sorrentino
Paolo Sorrentino is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and writer. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of Italian cinema working today. He is known for visually striking and complex dramas and has often been compared to Federico Fellini and Michelangelo Antonioni. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award accepted for Best International Film, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, two Cannes Film Festival prizes, four Venice Film Festival Awards and four European Film Awards. In Italy he was honoured with eight David di Donatello and six Nastro d'Argento awards.
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Paolo Sorrentino FAQ
- How many books has Paolo Sorrentino written?
- Paolo Sorrentino has published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paolo Sorrentino's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Youth.
- What is Paolo Sorrentino's latest book?
- Youth (2015).
- What is Paolo Sorrentino's most famous book?
- Youth (2015) is Paolo Sorrentino's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.