How many books has Yu Hua written?

Yu Hua has published 7 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Yu Hua's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with To Live.

To Live (1993) is Yu Hua's most widely read book.

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including To Live (film, 1994) and Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (film, 2015).

Chinese writer

Yu Hua has published 7 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with To Live (1993). The latest is Yaşamak (2016).

Updated September 2026

Yu Hua is a Chinese novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is widely considered one of the greatest living authors in China.

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

How many books has Yu Hua written?: Yu Hua has published 7 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Yu Hua's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with To Live.
What is Yu Hua's latest book?: Yaşamak (2016).
What is Yu Hua's most famous book?: To Live (1993) is Yu Hua's most widely read book.
Which Yu Hua books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including To Live (film, 1994) and Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (film, 2015).

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