How many books has Ayad Akhtar written?

Ayad Akhtar has written 8 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Ayad Akhtar series?

Here are the first books in Ayad Akhtar's series: Plays: Disgraced.

What order should I read Ayad Akhtar's books?

We recommend reading Ayad Akhtar's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Ayad Akhtar's series complete?

Ayad Akhtar has 2 completed series.

Ayad Akhtar Reading Order

2 series · 8 books

Literary Fiction

Ayad Akhtar is an acclaimed American writer whose work spans theater, fiction, and film, earning him a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2013 and multiple Tony Award nominations. His literary novels and plays explore complex themes with psychological depth and cultural nuance, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary American letters. Working primarily in standalone works between 2012 and 2020, Akhtar crafts narratives that examine identity, morality, and human connection across diverse settings.

Plays Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2017)

Start with Disgraced, the first of 5 books in the Plays series.

Start this series with Disgraced

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#	Title
1	Disgraced 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Who & The What 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Who & The What 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Invisible Hand 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Junk 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2026)

Start with American Dervish and read in order.

Start this series with American Dervish