Isabel Allende Reading Order
9 series · 43 books · Born 2 August 1942
Isabel Allende is a renowned Chilean-American author celebrated for her richly woven narratives and magical realism. With a prolific career spanning from 1982 to 2025, she has penned 43 works across nine series, including notable titles such as Daughter of Fortune and City of the Beasts, along with standalone novels and collections of short stories. Allende's storytelling prowess has earned her a place among the most widely read contemporary authors, with her works translated into 42 languages.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1992–2018)
Start with The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Sunrise to Sunset 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | At the Threshold of Memory: New & Selected Poems 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Short Stories by Latin American Women: The Magic and the Real 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Best of Best Women's Erotica 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Magical Sites: Women Travelers in 19th Century Latin America 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Better Than Fiction: True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Penguin Book of Erotic Stories By Women 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Writers: Their Lives and Works 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
City Of The Beasts Series
Complete3 books (2002–2004)
Start with City of the Beasts and read in order.
Daughter Of Fortune Series
Complete2 books (1999–2001)
Start with Daughter of Fortune and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Zorro, Volume 1 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1989–2007)
Start with Paths of Resistance(With: Gore Vidal,Charles McCarry), the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Perla Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Perla The Mighty Dog and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lovers at the Museum 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1989–1998)
Start with The Stories of Eva Luna and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing16 books (1982–2025)
Start with The House of the Spirits, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The House of the Spirits 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Of Love and Shadows 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Eva Luna 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Infinite Plan 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Zorro 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Inés of My Soul 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Island Beneath the Sea 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Maya's Notebook 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ripper 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Japanese Lover 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  In the Midst of Winter 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Long Petal of the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Soul of a Woman 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Violeta 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Wind Knows My Name 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | My Name Is Emilia del Valle 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Isabel Allende written?
- Isabel Allende has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Isabel Allende series?
- Here are the first books in Isabel Allende's series: Anthologies: The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories; City Of The Beasts: City of the Beasts; Daughter Of Fortune: Daughter of Fortune; Non-Fiction: Paths of Resistance(With: Gore Vidal,Charles McCarry); Perla: Perla The Mighty Dog.
- What order should I read Isabel Allende's books?
- We recommend reading Isabel Allende's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Isabel Allende still writing new books?
- Yes, Isabel Allende has 2 ongoing series: Perla, Standalone Novels.