Novels:
* Die Unerbittlichkeit der Dinge (The Unrelenting Nature of Things) (1985): This book was his debut novel and won the prestigious German Book Prize. It explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
* Der Freund (The Friend) (1995): It tells the story of a man who discovers a diary that reveals a secret about his friend.
* Die Nacht der Bibliothekarin (The Librarian's Night) (2003): This novel follows the journey of a librarian who is confronted by the consequences of her past.
* Die Wahrheit über den Fall Harry Quebert (The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair) (2012): This novel, later adapted into a popular TV series, centers on a novelist who becomes entangled in a murder mystery.
* Das Ungeheuer in mir (The Monster in Me) (2018): This novel explores the dark side of human nature and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets.
Essays:
* Der kleine Tod (The Little Death) (1990): This essay collection explores themes of death, loss, and the passage of time.
* Die Ordnung der Dinge (The Order of Things) (2008): This collection of essays delves into the nature of reality, truth, and the human condition.
Other works:
* Theaterstücke (Plays)
* Hörspiele (Radio Plays)
His works have been translated into numerous languages, and he is considered one of the most significant contemporary German authors.