Shehan Karunatilaka Reading Order
1 series · 7 books
Shehan Karunatilaka is a Sri Lankan novelist known for crafting ambitious, genre-blending narratives that blend literary fiction with popular culture obsessions. His internationally acclaimed debut Chinaman explores cricket mythology and national identity through a richly layered narrative that transcends the sports novel format, earning major literary prizes including the Commonwealth Book Prize and DSC Prize. Drawing from his experiences across South Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Karunatilaka creates works that interrogate memory, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves about home and belonging.
Standalone Novels Series
7 books
Start with Birth Lottery and Other Surprises, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Lottery and Other Surprises |
| 2 | Chinaman |
| 3 | Chinaman |
| 4 | Khans |
| 5 | Siedem księżyców Maalego Almeidy |
| 6 | The legend of Pradeep Mathew |
| 7 | The seven moons of Maali Almeida |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Shehan Karunatilaka written?
- Shehan Karunatilaka has written 7 books across 1 series.