Yan Lianke books in order
Chinese novelist and satirist
- Born
- 1958
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Books
- 4
Yan Lianke has published 4 novels, beginning with The Years, Months, Days (2002). The best-known is Serve the People! (2005). The latest is Lenins Kisses (2012).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Yan Lianke
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Serve the People!
Yan Lianke's most-read book.
Newest
Lenins Kisses
Published 2012.
Yan Lianke books in order of publication
The Years, Months, Days (2002)
Serve the People! (2005)
Dream of Ding Village (2006)
Lenins Kisses (2012)
Film and TV adaptations
- Serve the People (2022)Film · from Serve the People!
About Yan Lianke
Yan Lianke is a Chinese writer of novels and short stories based in Beijing. His work is highly satirical, which has resulted in some of his most renowned works being banned in China.
He has admitted to self-censorship while writing his stories in order to avoid censorship.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Yan Lianke FAQ
- How many books has Yan Lianke written?
- Yan Lianke has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yan Lianke's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Serve the People!.
- What is Yan Lianke's latest book?
- Lenins Kisses (2012).
- What is Yan Lianke's most famous book?
- Serve the People! (2005) is Yan Lianke's most widely read book.
- Which Yan Lianke books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Serve the People! (as Serve the People, film, 2022).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.