Vladimir Sorokin has published 9 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Day of the Oprichnik (2006). The latest is Red Pyramid (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vladimir Sorokin
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Day of the Oprichnik
Vladimir Sorokin's most-read book.
Newest
Red Pyramid
Published February 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Norma (1983)
The Queue (1985)
Blue Lard (1999)
Bro (2004)
Day of the Oprichnik (2006)
Ice (New York Review Books Classics) (2007)
Sugar Kremlin (2008)
Telluria (2013)
The Blizzard (2015)
Short story collections in order
Red Pyramid (Feb 2024)
About Vladimir Sorokin
Vladimir Georgiyevich Sorokin is a postmodern Russian writer of novels, short stories, and plays.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vladimir Sorokin FAQ
- How many books has Vladimir Sorokin written?
- Vladimir Sorokin has published 9 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vladimir Sorokin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Day of the Oprichnik.
- What is Vladimir Sorokin's latest book?
- Red Pyramid (2024).
- What is Vladimir Sorokin's most famous book?
- Day of the Oprichnik (2006) is Vladimir Sorokin'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.