Order of Andrey Kurkov Books

Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov has established himself as both an influential voice in literature and a prominent commentator on Ukrainian affairs. His fiction masterfully captures the intricacies of life in post-Soviet territories, weaving together dark comedy and deeply moving observations. Kurkov's storytelling delves into profound themes of personal identity, human isolation, and the turbulence of political change, creating narratives that connect with a global readership. He resides in Kyiv alongside his wife Elizabeth and their three children.

Kurkov burst onto the literary scene in 2001 with his breakthrough novel Death and the Penguin. Here is a chronological listing of Andrey Kurkov's published works:

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Ukraine DiariesUkraine Diaries
2014
2
Diary of an InvasionDiary of an Invasion
2022

Publication Order of Samson Kolechko Investigates / Kyiv Mysteries Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Silver BoneThe Silver Bone
2024
2
The Stolen HeartThe Stolen Heart
2025
3
The Lost SoldiersThe Lost Soldiers
2026

Publication Order of The Penguin Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Death and the PenguinDeath and the Penguin
2001
2
Penguin LostPenguin Lost
2004

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Case of the General's ThumbThe Case of the General's Thumb
2003
2
The President's Last LoveThe President's Last Love
2004
3
A Matter оf Death аnd LifeA Matter оf Death аnd Life
2005
4
The Milkman in the NightThe Milkman in the Night
2008
5
The Good Angel of DeathThe Good Angel of Death
2009
6
The Gardener from OchakovThe Gardener from Ochakov
2010
7
The Bickford FuseThe Bickford Fuse
2011
8
Jimi Hendrix Live in LvivJimi Hendrix Live in Lviv
2012
9
Grey BeesGrey Bees
2020