- "The Countryside: Between Hope and Despair" (2003): A collection of essays focusing on the lives and challenges faced by people living in rural areas of China.
- "The Wasteland" (2007): A novel that explores the struggles and moral dilemmas of urban migrants in Beijing.
- "The Age of Dreams" (2010): A novel that spans multiple decades, tracing the experiences and relationships of a group of friends as they navigate personal growth, love, and ambition.
- "The Gate of No Return" (2014): A novel set during the Cultural Revolution, following the lives of several families as they endure hardships, betrayal, and survival.
- "The Empty City" (2017): A collection of short stories portraying various aspects of modern Chinese society, such as social alienation, urban pressures, and the search for identity.
- "The River of Oblivion" (2020): A novel that examines themes of memory, loss, and redemption, as a man confronts his past while dealing with the disappearance of his son.
Jianfei Qi's writings often delve into the intricacies of Chinese society, capturing the struggles, dreams, and complexities of contemporary life.