Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende

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September 15th, 2026: Story Telling: A Writing Life (Non-Fiction)

Perla and the Pirate (a short story) (Perla, #2) was the most recently released book by Isabel Allende, on August 26th, 2025.

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Isabel Allende Stats: The highest rated book by Isabel Allende on Book Notification is Of Love and Shadows, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The House of the Spirits, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Isabel Allende on Book Notification is The House of the Spirits, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Japanese Lover, a Standalone novel.

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

List of Daughter Of Fortune Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
Daughter of Fortune
1999
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2
9
Portrait in Sepia
2001
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List of City Of The Beasts Books in Publication Order

A teen travels the world on adventures with his grandmother and friend.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
City of the Beasts
2002
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2
6
Kingdom of the Golden Dragon
2004
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3
Forest of the Pygmies
2004
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List of Perla Books in Publication Order

Perla the dog uses her superpowers to help her human brother, Nico Rico.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Perla The Mighty Dog
2024
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2
Perla and the Pirate
2025
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The House of the Spirits, The Japanese Lover, and A Long Petal of the Sea.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
The House of the Spirits
1982
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2
8.8
Of Love and Shadows
1984
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3
8.5
Eva Luna
1986
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4
The Infinite Plan
1991
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5
6.3
Zorro
2005
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6
Inés of My Soul
2006
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7
8.5
Island Beneath the Sea
2009
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8
8.3
Maya's Notebook
2011
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9
7.6
Ripper
2013
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10
7.2
The Japanese Lover
2015
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11
7.3
In the Midst of Winter
2017
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12
6.4
A Long Petal of the Sea
2019
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13
8
The Soul of a Woman
2020
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14
7.6
Violeta
2022
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15
7.6
The Wind Knows My Name
2023
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16
My Name Is Emilia del Valle
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Lovers at the Museum
2024
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Stories of Eva Luna
1989
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2
Aphrodite: A Memoir of Senses
1998
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List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Zorro, Volume 1
2009
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Paula, The Sum of Our Days, and My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Paths of Resistance (With: Gore Vidal, Charles McCarry)
1989
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2
8
Paula
1994
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3
Mothers and Sons
1996
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4
Conversations with Isabel Allende
1999
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5
My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile
2003
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6
4
The Sum of Our Days
2007
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7
Story Telling: A Writing Life
2026
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List of Best of Best Women's Erotica Books in Publication Order

Collects the hottest, most varied romances with emotional depth, including straight, lesbian, and bisexual tales.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Best Women's Erotica 2002 (By: Marcy Sheiner)
2001
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2
Best of Best Women's Erotica
2005
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3
Best Women's Erotica 2006 (By: Violet Blue)
2005
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4
6
Best Women's Erotica 2007 (By: Teresa Noelle Roberts, Susie Hara, Violet Blue)
2006
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5
Best Women's Erotica 2008 (By: Violet Blue)
2007
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6
Best Women's Erotica 2009 ( By: Violet Blue)
2008
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7
Best Women's Erotica 2010 ( By: Violet Blue)
2009
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8
Best of Best Women's Erotica 2 (By: Violet Blue)
2010
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9
Best Women's Erotica 2011 ( By: Violet Blue)
2010
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10
Best Women's Erotica 2012 (By: Violet Blue)
2011
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11
Best Women's Erotica 2013 ( By: Violet Blue)
2012
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12
Best Women's Erotica 2014 (By: Violet Blue)
2013
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13
Best Women's Erotica 2015 (By: Violet Blue)
2014
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List of Isabel Allende Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Penguin Book of Latin American Short Stories
1992
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2
Sunrise to Sunset
1997
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3
Short Stories by Latin American Women: The Magic and the Real
2003
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4
At the Threshold of Memory: New & Selected Poems
2003
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5
Best of Best Women's Erotica
2005
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6
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection
2006
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7
Magical Sites: Women Travelers in 19th Century Latin America
2010
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8
Better Than Fiction: True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers
2012
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9
The Penguin Book of Erotic Stories By Women
2012
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10
8
Writers: Their Lives and Works
2018
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Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende (Isabel Angelica Allende Llona) was born on August 2nd, 1942 and is currently 84 years old. Isabel Allende was born in Lima, Peru.

Isabel Allende is known for writing in the Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Literary Fiction genres.

Isabel Allende has written 16 standalone novels, starting with The House of the Spirits in 1982. The most recently released novel was My Name Is Emilia del Valle, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Isabel at this time.

Isabel Allende has also written 7 Non-Fiction Books, including Paths of Resistance and Paula.

Isabel Allende: Awards & Accolades

Isabel Allende won the Library of Congress Prizes, Creative Achievement Award Fiction, in 2010.

Allende's book, Daughter of Fortune won the WILLA Literary Award, Best Historical Fiction, in 2000.

The following novels by Isabel Allende were also nominated for these awards:

  • Of Love and Shadows: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction (1987).
  • Daughter of Fortune: Audie Award, Best Female Narrator (2000).
  • Portrait in Sepia: Audie Award, Best Female Narrator (2002).
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2007).
  • Maya's Notebook: Alex Awards, Best Book (2014).
  • A Long Petal of the Sea: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2020).
  • Violeta: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2022).
  • The Wind Knows My Name: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2023).

Isabel Allende: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Daughter of Fortune was the Oprah's Book Club February 2000 Pick.
  • The Wind Knows My Name was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2024 Summer Pick.
  • The House of the Spirits:
    1. Good Housekeeping: 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors Selection in 2021.
    2. Jezebel: 75 Books Every Woman Should Read Selection in 2008.
    3. Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge Selection in 2007.
  • Eva Luna:
    1. Entertainment Weekly: The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 Selection in 2008.
    2. Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge Selection in 2007.
  • Daughter of Fortune: Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge Selection in 2007.

Related Authors

Fans of Isabel Allende also enjoy these authors:

  1. Alice Hoffman, author of the Practical Magic Series.
  2. Amy Tan, author of: The Joy Luck Club.
  3. Anne Hillerman, author of the Leaphorn & Chee Series.
  4. Adriana Trigiani, author of: The Shoemaker's Wife.
  5. Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of: What She Left Behind.
  6. Alka Joshi, author of The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist Series.
  7. Emma Donoghue, author of: Room.
  8. Louise Erdrich, author of: The Round House.
  9. Abraham Verghese, author of: Cutting for Stone.
  10. Evie Woods, author of: The Lost Bookshop.

Isabel Allende: F.A.Q

When was Isabel Allende Born? How old is Isabel Allende?

Isabel Allende was born on August 2nd, 1942. Isabel Allende is currently 84 years old.

Where was Isabel Allende Born?

Isabel Allende was born in Lima, Peru and is Chilean.

What awards has Isabel Allende won?

Isabel Allende has won the following awards: Creative Achievement Award Fiction at the Library of Congress Prizes (2010).

What book awards has Isabel Allende won?

Daughter of Fortune: WILLA Literary Award: Best Historical Fiction (2000).

What was the first book Isabel Allende wrote?

The first book written by Isabel Allende was The House of the Spirits, published in 1982.

What was the most recent book Isabel Allende wrote?

Her most recently released work was Perla and the Pirate (a short story) on August 26th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Isabel Allende?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Isabel Allende book is The House of the Spirits. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The House of the Spirits (7.94)
  2. The Japanese Lover (7.15)
  3. A Long Petal of the Sea (6.43)
  4. Daughter of Fortune (7.60)
  5. Violeta (7.62)

What genres does Isabel Allende Write?

Isabel Allende primarily writes in the Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Women’s Fiction, Social Commentary, and Young Adult Fantasy Fiction.

Are there upcoming new books by Isabel Allende?

Isabel Allende has a new book coming out on September 15th, 2026 called Story Telling: A Writing Life.

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How many books has Isabel Allende written?

Isabel Allende has written 34 books across 11 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Daughter Of Fortune Series
  • 3 books in the City Of The Beasts Series
  • 2 books in the Perla Series
  • 16 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Stories/Novella
  • 2 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Graphic Novel
  • 7 Non-Fiction Books

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