Novels:
* The Match (1996): A coming-of-age story set in Sri Lanka during the 1970s, focusing on a young boy's fascination with cricket and the political unrest of the time. This was his debut novel and won the Whitbread Novel Award in 1996.
* Reef (2000): A story about a young boy growing up in Sri Lanka during the civil war, and his journey to find his missing father.
* The Road to Key West (2004): A contemporary story set in Key West, Florida, about a Sri Lankan-American family dealing with personal issues and the legacy of their past.
* A Brightness Long Ago (2014): A historical novel set in Sri Lanka in the 1940s, depicting the social and political landscape of the time and a family facing the complexities of love, loss, and ambition.
Short Story Collections:
* The Long Rain (2005): A collection of short stories exploring themes of exile, identity, and the human condition.
* The Lover's Guide to the Galaxy (2011): A collection of short stories, some of which are humorous, while others delve into more profound themes.
Other Works:
* He has also contributed to various literary magazines and newspapers, and his work has been translated into multiple languages.
Romesh Gunesekera's writing is often characterized by its lyrical prose, its exploration of cultural identity, and its sensitive depiction of human relationships. His work has garnered critical acclaim and has been nominated for several prestigious literary awards.