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Amélie Nothomb

b. 1967

1 series 10 books in order 9 standalone books

Fabienne Nothomb, known as Amélie Nothomb, is a Belgian novelist writing in French, born on July 9, 1966, in Etterbeek. She has published a book every year since 1992, the year of her first novel, Hygiène de l'assassin. Her novels are consistently among the bestsellers and have been translated into several languages. She has received numerous literary awards, including the Prix Littéraire de la Vocation in 1993, the Grand Prix du Roman of the Académie Française in 1999, and the Prix Renaudot in 2021. She was granted the honorary title of Commander of the Order of the Crown, and King Philippe proposed that she be given the personal title of Baroness.

Born
1967
Known for
Etnaḥta

Series by Amélie Nothomb

Etnaḥta

6 books in order · 1963–1993

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Amélie Nothomb written?

We list 10 books by Amélie Nothomb across 1 series, published between 1963–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Amélie Nothomb's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Seymour, An Introduction.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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