Author
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende is a Chilean writer, born on 2 August 1942 in Lima. Best-known works include The House of the Spirits, Zorro and A Long Petal of the Sea. Honours include National Prize for Literature (Chile), Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award and California Hall of Fame.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Isabel Allende, mostly historical fiction and literary fiction, published by Ballantine Books, first published in 2025.
Born 2 August 1942, LimaFrom United States
Books reviewed1
Our average5.0★from 1 rated
Our review
My Name Is Emilia del Valle2025 · ★ 5.0
Awards & honours
18 recordedAnisfield-Wolf Book Awards2017Carl Sandburg Literary Award2013Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award2012Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction2010
Literary prizes
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards 2017Carl Sandburg Literary Award 2013Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award 2012Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction 2010Alcalá City Awards 2011National Prize for Literature (Chile) 2010Great Immigrants Award 2006Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service 2004Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso 2003WILLA Literary Award 2000American Book Awards 1989Premio Bellas Artes de Narrativa Colima para Obra Publicada 1985
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Books
1 bookFrequently asked questions
How many Isabel Allende books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 1 book by Isabel Allende: My Name Is Emilia del Valle.