Portrait of Peter Bichsel

Peter Bichsel books in order

Swiss writer and journalist

Lived
1935–2025
Country
Switzerland
Books
2

Peter Bichsel published 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Eigentlich Möchte Frau Blum Den Milchmann Kennenlernen (1966). The best-known is And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman (1968).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Peter Bichsel

Short story collections in order

  1. And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman (1968)

    81 pages

Other books in order

  1. Eigentlich Möchte Frau Blum Den Milchmann Kennenlernen (1966)

    48 pages

About Peter Bichsel

Peter Bichsel was a Swiss writer and journalist representing modern German literature. He was a member of the Group 47. His breakthrough was the collection of short stories And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman.

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

Peter Bichsel FAQ

How many books has Peter Bichsel written?
Peter Bichsel published 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Peter Bichsel's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman.
What is Peter Bichsel's last book?
And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman (1968).
What is Peter Bichsel's most famous book?
And Really Frau Blum Would Very Much Like to Meet the Milkman (1968) is Peter Bichsel's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.