Etgar Keret books

Etgar Keret is an author of non-fiction, known for the Picture series, with 24 books published between 1998 and 2025.

Anthologies

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The New Uncanny 2008 Buy
The Sea of Azov 2009 Buy
Tel Aviv Noir 2014 Buy
Flash Fiction International 2015 Buy
Watchlist 2015 Buy
Freeman’s Power 2018 Buy

Graphic Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Pizzeria Kamikaze 2004 Buy
Jetlag 2006 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Seven Good Years 2013 Buy

Picture Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dad Runs Away with the Circus 2000 Buy
Long-Haired Cat-Boy Cub 2013 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Kneller’s Happy Campers 1998 Buy
Cheesus Christ 2012 Buy
Grab the Cuckoo by the Tail 2012 Buy
Todd 2013 Buy

Short Story Collections

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God & Other Stories 2001 Buy
Gaza Blues 2004 Buy
The Nimrod Flipout 2005 Buy
Missing Kissinger 2007 Buy
The Girl on the Fridge 2008 Buy
Four Stories 2010 Buy
Suddenly, a Knock on the Door 2012 Buy
Fly Already 2019 Buy
Autocorrect 2025 Buy

Etgar Keret has published 24 books since 1998, working across an unusual range of formats. His largest category is short story collections, with nine titles stretching from The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God (2001) through Autocorrect (2025). He also has four shorter novellas and standalone stories, including Kneller’s Happy Campers (1998) and Cheesus Christ (2012). The short form is clearly where most of his energy goes.

Beyond prose, Keret has two graphic novels (Pizzeria Kamikaze and Jetlag), two picture books in the Picture series, a non-fiction title (The Seven Good Years), and six anthology contributions. His anthologies include titles like Tel Aviv Noir and Flash Fiction International, which reflect an international literary scope. He has published steadily for over 25 years, with his most recent title, Autocorrect, arriving in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Etgar Keret written?

Etgar Keret has written 24 books across six series.

What was Etgar Keret's first book?

Etgar Keret’s first book is Kneller’s Happy Campers, published in 1998.

What genres does Etgar Keret write in?

Etgar Keret writes non-fiction, novellas, and short stories. Their best-known work includes the Picture series.

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