Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Flash Fiction International |
2015 |
Buy |
Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Romantic Dogs |
1993 |
Buy |
| The Unknown University |
1993 |
Buy |
| Last Evenings on Earth |
1997 |
Buy |
| Tres |
2000 |
Buy |
| The Insufferable Gaucho |
2003 |
Buy |
| The Secret of Evil |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Return |
2010 |
Buy |
| Cowboy Graves: Three Novellas |
2017 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Between Parentheses |
2004 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Third Reich |
1989 |
Buy |
| The Skating Rink |
1993 |
Buy |
| Distant Star |
1996 |
Buy |
| Nazi Literature in the Americas |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Savage Detectives |
1998 |
Buy |
| Amulet |
1999 |
Buy |
| Monsieur Pain |
1999 |
Buy |
| By Night in Chile |
2000 |
Buy |
| Antwerp |
2002 |
Buy |
| A Little Lumpen Novelita |
2002 |
Buy |
| 2666 |
2004 |
Buy |
| Woes of the True Policeman |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Spirit of Science Fiction |
2016 |
Buy |
Roberto Bolano’s body of work includes 23 books spread across novels, story collections, poetry, and non-fiction. His earliest listed title, The Third Reich, dates to 1989, and his output covers a wide range of forms. The standalone novels make up the bulk of his catalog, with well-known titles like The Savage Detectives, By Night in Chile, Distant Star, and the massive 2666.
His collections include poetry (The Romantic Dogs, The Unknown University) alongside short fiction (Last Evenings on Earth, The Insufferable Gaucho, The Secret of Evil). He also left behind several posthumously published works, including Cowboy Graves and The Spirit of Science Fiction. Between Parentheses collects his non-fiction writing. For readers new to Bolano, the standalone novels are a good place to start, though the story collections offer some of his sharpest and most concentrated writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Roberto Bolaño written?
Roberto Bolaño has written 23 books across four series.
What was Roberto Bolaño's first book?
Roberto Bolaño’s first book is The Third Reich, published in 1989.
What genres does Roberto Bolaño write in?
Roberto Bolaño writes non-fiction.