Brit Bennett Reading Order
3 series · 19 books · Born 1990
Brit Bennett is a talented American author known for her compelling narratives and rich character development, primarily in contemporary fiction. With a diverse body of work that includes 19 titles across three series—featuring standalone novels, novellas, and contributions to the American Girl Historical Characters—she has captivated readers since 2000. Her notable works, such as The Mothers and The Vanishing Half, both achieved New York Times best-seller status, solidifying her impact in the literary world.
American Girl Historical Characters Series
Ongoing13 books (2000–2024)
Start with Kaya: An American Girl- 1764(By: Janet Beeler Shaw), the first of 13 books in the American Girl Historical Characters series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kaya: An American Girl- 1764(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Julie Takes a Stand(By: Megan McDonald) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Julie(By: Megan McDonald) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Journey Begins(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Taking Off(By: Valerie Tripp) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Spirit of Aloha(By: Kirby Larson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Rebecca: Lights, Camera, Rebecca!(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Rebecca: The Sound of Applause(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Addy: A Heart Full of Hope(By: Connie Rose Porter) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Addy: Finding Freedom(By: Connie Rose Porter) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Courtney Changes the Game(By: Kellen Hertz) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Samantha: The Gift(By: Jennifer Hirsch) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Meet Claudie(With: Laura Freeman) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2023)
Start with Butterball, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2016–2020)
Start with The Mothers and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Brit Bennett written?
- Brit Bennett has written 19 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Brit Bennett series?
- Here are the first books in Brit Bennett's series: American Girl Historical Characters: Kaya: An American Girl- 1764(By: Janet Beeler Shaw); Short Stories/Novellas: Butterball.
- What order should I read Brit Bennett's books?
- We recommend reading Brit Bennett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Brit Bennett still writing new books?
- Yes, Brit Bennett has 1 ongoing series: American Girl Historical Characters.