Aminatta Forna Reading Order
1 series · 12 books
Aminatta Forna is a British author with Scottish and Sierra Leonean roots whose work blends intimate personal storytelling with sweeping narratives about memory, family, and resilience. She began her career with a powerful memoir exploring her father's death during Sierra Leone's civil war before turning to fiction that examines the long shadows of conflict on individual lives and communities. Her novels, including The Memory of Love and Happiness, are distinguished by their lyrical prose and profound exploration of how the past shapes identity and relationships across generations.
Standalone Novels Series
12 books
Start with Ancestor Stones, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ancestor Stones |
| 2 | Donde crecen flores silvestres |
| 3 | Happiness |
| 4 | Het huis met de schaduw |
| 5 | Les Jardins des femmes |
| 6 | Mother of all myths |
| 7 | Remember This |
| 8 | The Memory of Love |
| 9 | The Window Seat |
| 10 | The devil that danced on the water |
| 11 | The hired man |
| 12 | Woman Palava |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Aminatta Forna written?
- Aminatta Forna has written 12 books across 1 series.