Jeet Thayil Books in Order

Jeet Thayil is a celebrated Indian poet, novelist, librettist, and musician. As a renowned poet, he has authored four notable collections: These Errors Are Correct, English, Apocalypso, and Gemini. His poetry has been widely acclaimed, with English being published in 2004 by Penguin India and Rattapallax Press in New York. Thayil's versatility extends to librettos and music, showcasing his diverse creative talents. His debut novel, Narcopolis, published by Faber & Faber in 2012, garnered significant attention and was shortlisted for the 2012 Man Booker Prize and the Hindu Literary Prize in 2013, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in contemporary Indian literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Jeet Thayil

  • #1
    Narcopolis(2012)
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  • #2
    The Book of Chocolate Saints(2017)
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  • #3
    Low(2020)
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  • #4
    Names of the Women(2021)
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  • #5
    Gemini(1994)
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  • #6
    Apocalypso(2001)
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  • #7
    English: Poems(2003)
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  • #8
    These Errors Are Correct(2008)
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  • #9
    Collected Poems(2015)
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  • #10
    First Proof(2006)
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  • #11
    Love and Lust: Stories and Essays(2019)
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  • #12
    His other novels, which include The Book of Chocolate Saints(2017)
  • #13
    Thayil’s writing career also extends to poetry, with collections like Gemini(1992)

About Jeet Thayil

Jeet Thayil is a celebrated Indian poet, novelist, librettist, and musician. As a renowned poet, he has authored four notable collections: These Errors Are Correct, English, Apocalypso, and Gemini. His poetry has been widely acclaimed, with English being published in 2004 by Penguin India and Rattapallax Press in New York. Thayil's versatility extends to librettos and music, showcasing his diverse creative talents. His debut novel, Narcopolis, published by Faber & Faber in 2012, garnered significant attention and was shortlisted for the 2012 Man Booker Prize and the Hindu Literary Prize in 2013, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in contemporary Indian literature.

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