Virginie Despentes books in order
French writer and film director
- Born
- 1969
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
- Series
- 1
Virginie Despentes has published 10 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Baise-moi (1994). The series is Vernon Subutex (3 books, starting with Vernon Subutex 1). The best-known is King Kong Theory (2006). The latest is Dear Dickhead (2024).
Updated September 2026
Vernon Subutex books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Vernon Subutex 1 (2015) · 2 Vernon Subutex Two (2015) · 3 Vernon Subutex Three (2017)
- 1.
Vernon Subutex 1 (Jan 2015)
- 2.
Vernon Subutex Two (Jun 2015)
- 3.
Vernon Subutex Three (May 2017)
Where to start with Virginie Despentes
Start here
King Kong Theory
Virginie Despentes's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Baise-moi
One of the most-read, at about 246 pages.
Newest
Dear Dickhead
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Baise-moi (1994)
Teen Spirit (2002)
Bye Bye Blondie (2004)
Apocalypse Baby (Aug 2010)
Vernon Subutex 3 (2018)
Cher Connard (Aug 2022)
Dear Dickhead (2024)
Non-fiction in order
King Kong Theory (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- Baise-moi (2000)Film · from Baise-moi
About Virginie Despentes
Virginie Despentes is a French author, screenwriter, director, and actress. She is known for her work exploring gender, sexuality, and people who live in poverty or other marginalised conditions.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Virginie Despentes FAQ
- How many books has Virginie Despentes written?
- Virginie Despentes has published 10 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Virginie Despentes's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Vernon Subutex with Vernon Subutex 1. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Virginie Despentes's latest book?
- Dear Dickhead (2024).
- What is Virginie Despentes's most famous book?
- King Kong Theory (2006) is Virginie Despentes's most widely read book.
- Are Virginie Despentes's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Vernon Subutex); the other 8 books stand alone.
- Which Virginie Despentes books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Baise-moi (film, 2000).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.