GAARDER, JOSTEIN, born 1952

Jostein Gaarder

Norwegian author.

Books
4
Editions tracked
7
First editions
3
Nationality
Norway
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Reading guide

Jostein Gaarder books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1994Sophie's WorldFarrar, Straus and Giroux
  2. 1996The Christmas MysteryOrion Publishing Group
  3. 2004The Orange GirlWeidenfeld & Nicolson
Books and editions

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What order should I read Jostein Gaarder's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Solitaire Mystery (1990), then Sophie's World (1994) and The Christmas Mystery (1996). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Jostein Gaarder's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Solitaire Mystery, first published in 1990.

When was Jostein Gaarder born?

Jostein Gaarder was born in 1952.

How many Jostein Gaarder books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Jostein Gaarder across 7 editions, 3 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Jostein Gaarder book is a first edition?

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