Vicki Baum books in order
Austrian writer
- Lived
- 1888–1960
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 19
Vicki Baum published 18 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Helene Willfüer, Student of Chemistry (1928). The best-known is Love and Death in Bali (1937).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vicki Baum
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Love and Death in Bali
Vicki Baum's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Helene Willfüer, Student of Chemistry (1928)
Grand Hotel (1929)
And Life Goes on (1930)
Falling Star (1934)
Central Stores (1937)
Love and Death in Bali (1937)
Hotel Shangai (1939)
The Ship and the Shore (1941)
Marion Alive (1942)
Hotel Berlin '43 (1943)
The Weeping Wood (1943)
Mortgage on Life (1946)
Clarinda (1948)
Headless Angel (1948)
The Mustard Seed (1953)
Written on Water (1956)
Theme for Ballet (1958)
I Know What I'm Worth (1964)
Non-fiction in order
It Was All Quite Different (1962)
Film and TV adaptations
- Grand Hotel (1932)Film · from Grand Hotel
- Week-End at the Waldorf (1945)Film · from Grand Hotel
About Vicki Baum
Hedwig "Vicki" Baum was an Austrian writer. She is known for the novel Menschen im Hotel, one of her first international successes. It was made into a 1932 film and a 1989 Broadway musical.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vicki Baum FAQ
- How many books has Vicki Baum written?
- Vicki Baum published 18 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vicki Baum's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love and Death in Bali.
- What is Vicki Baum's last book?
- It Was All Quite Different (1962).
- What is Vicki Baum's most famous book?
- Love and Death in Bali (1937) is Vicki Baum's most widely read book.
- Which Vicki Baum books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Grand Hotel (film, 1932).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.