Is Don DeLillo A-List?
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No — Don DeLillo is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1972D$0.1M
Debut Novel: Americana
DeLillo publishes first novel.
1985C▲$1M+$0.9M
White Noise: National Book Award
Breakthrough novel, critical acclaim.
1988B▲$2M+$1M
Libra: Historical Fiction
Novel explores JFK assassination.
1997B$5M+$3M
Underworld: Magnum Opus
Sprawling epic solidifies reputation.
2003B$10M+$5M
Cosmopolis Publication
DeLillo continues literary success.
2010B$12M+$2M
Point Omega Release
DeLillo releases Point Omega.
2016B$14M+$2M
Zero K Published
DeLillo publishes Zero K.
2026B$16M+$2M
Literary Icon
Continues influence in literature.
Last updated: February 25, 2026