Selva Almada Reading Order
1 series · 23 books
Selva Almada is an Argentine author who writes across multiple genres including poetry, short stories, and novels, establishing herself as a versatile literary voice. Her work often explores complex human experiences and social themes, with her 2014 nonfiction book Chicas muertas marking a significant expansion into investigative narrative. Known for her distinctive prose style and unflinching examination of Argentine society, Almada has become one of contemporary Latin American literature's most respected voices.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete23 books
Selva Almada's Standalone Novels series consists of 23 complete works published beginning in 2007, each designed to be read independently. These novels should be approached in publication order, starting with Una chica de provincia as the first entry. The series encompasses various interconnected narratives across Argentine settings, exploring themes of displacement, mortality, and social observation through Almada's distinctive literary voice.
Start with Una chica de provincia, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bibliotecas |
| 2 | Brickmakers |
| 3 | Chicas muertas |
| 4 | El desapego es una manera de querernos |
| 5 | El mono en el remolino |
| 6 | El mono en el remolino |
| 7 | El viento que arrasa |
| 8 | El viento que arrasa |
| 9 | Exploradores, soñadores y ladrones |
| 10 | Garotas Mortas |
| 11 | Ladrilleros |
| 12 | Ladrilleros / Brickmakers |
| 13 | Los inocentes |
| 14 | Niños |
| 15 | No Es un Río |
| 16 | No es un río |
| 17 | Not a River |
| 18 | Not a River |
| 19 | The Wind That Lays Waste |
| 20 | Viento Que Arrasa |
| 21 | Wind That Lays Waste |
| 22 | el viento que arrasa |
| 23 | Una chica de provincia 2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Selva Almada written?
- Selva Almada has written 23 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2007.
- Are Selva Almada's series complete?
- Selva Almada has 1 completed series.

