Hendrik Groen Reading Order
1 series · 16 books
Hendrik Groen is the pen name of Belgian writer Peter de Smet, known for his warmly humorous novels that celebrate life's small joys and deeper meanings. His breakthrough came with a pair of bestselling diary novels featuring an octogenarian protagonist navigating aging, friendship, and everyday adventures with wit and wisdom, both winning prestigious Dutch literary awards. Groen's work resonates with readers across generations for its gentle exploration of mortality, relationships, and finding purpose in later life.
Standalone Novels Series
16 books
Start with 83 ¼ Yasindaki Hendrik Groen'un Gizli Güncesi, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ¼ Yasindaki Hendrik Groen'un Gizli Güncesi |
| 2 | Een kleine verrassing |
| 3 | Intentos de sacarle algo a la vida |
| 4 | Intentos de sacarle algo a la vida (Spanish Edition) |
| 5 | Leven en laten leven |
| 6 | On the Bright Side |
| 7 | Opgewekt naar de eindstreep |
| 8 | Piaggio |
| 9 | Pogingen iets van het leven te maken |
| 10 | Pogingen iets van het leven te maken |
| 11 | Pulmonary involvement in connective tissue diseases |
| 12 | Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old |
| 13 | Tant qu'il y a de la vie ! |
| 14 | Tanztee |
| 15 | Two Old Men and a Baby |
| 16 | Zolang er leven is |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Hendrik Groen written?
- Hendrik Groen has written 16 books across 1 series.

