Elizabeth Kostova

Elizabeth Kostova

Upcoming Elizabeth Kostova Books

October 13th, 2026: Mystery Play (Standalone)

The Shadow Land (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Elizabeth Kostova, on April 11th, 2017.

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Elizabeth Kostova Stats: The highest rated book by Elizabeth Kostova on Book Notification is The Historian, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Shadow Land, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Elizabeth Kostova on Book Notification is The Historian, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Shadow Land, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Elizabeth Kostova books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Elizabeth Kostova Anthologies in Publication Order

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Elizabeth Kostova

Elizabeth Kostova (Elizabeth Johnson) was born on December 26th, 1964 and is currently 61 years old. Elizabeth Kostova was born in New London, Connecticut, USA.

Elizabeth Kostova is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, and Literary Fiction genres.

Elizabeth Kostova has written 4 standalone novels, starting with The Historian in 2005. The most recently released novel was The Shadow Land, which was released in 2017. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Mystery Play which is being released on October 13th, 2026.

Elizabeth Kostova: Awards & Accolades

Kostova's book, The Historian was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Multi-Voiced Performance Award, in 2006.

Elizabeth Kostova: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Historian was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2006 Summer Pick.
  • The Historian has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
    4. AbeBooks: 50 Essential Historical Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
    5. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2005.

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  1. Anna Lee Huber, author of the Lady Darby Mystery Series.
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  3. Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of: What She Left Behind.
  4. Ariel Lawhon, author of: The Frozen River.
  5. Emma Donoghue, author of: Room.
  6. Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
  7. Paula McLain, author of: The Paris Wife.
  8. Ellis Peters, author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series.
  9. Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs Series.
  10. Anne Hillerman, author of the Leaphorn & Chee Series.

Elizabeth Kostova: F.A.Q

When was Elizabeth Kostova Born? How old is Elizabeth Kostova?

Elizabeth Kostova was born on December 26th, 1964. Elizabeth Kostova is currently 61 years old.

Where was Elizabeth Kostova Born?

Elizabeth Kostova was born in New London, Connecticut, USA and is American.

What was the first book Elizabeth Kostova wrote?

The first book written by Elizabeth Kostova was The Historian, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Elizabeth Kostova wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Shadow Land on April 11th, 2017.

What is the most popular book by Elizabeth Kostova?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Elizabeth Kostova book is The Historian. Here are her most popular books:
  1. The Historian (7.9)
  2. The Shadow Land (6.6)
  3. The Swan Thieves (6.38)

What genres does Elizabeth Kostova Write?

Elizabeth Kostova primarily writes in the Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Suspense Thriller, Amateur Sleuth, and Historical Literary Fiction.

Are there upcoming new books by Elizabeth Kostova?

Elizabeth Kostova has a new book coming out on October 13th, 2026 called Mystery Play.

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How many books has Elizabeth Kostova written?

Elizabeth Kostova has written 4 books excluding contributions to anthologies. All of her books are Standalone Novels.

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