Order of Isabel Allende Books

Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American author and journalist, recognized as one of the most widely read Spanish-language writers globally, if not the most. Her writing draws from her personal experiences, blending myth and realism. She started her career at the magazines Paula and Mampato. Upon learning of her grandfather's serious illness, she wrote him a letter for her own solace, which later transformed into her novel The House of the Spirits. While her style is often categorized as magical realism, it also incorporates elements from various other styles. Allende became a U.S. citizen in 1993 and resides in California with her husband, fellow novelist William C. Gordon. She published her first novel, The House of the Spirits, in 1982. Below is a list of Isabel Allende’s books in the order of their original publication.