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Brit Bennett

Brit Bennett Reading Order

4 series · 25 books · Born 1990

Literary Fiction

Brit Bennett is a Los Angeles-based literary fiction author whose incisive psychological portraits explore identity, family secrets, and the lasting consequences of individual choices. Her breakthrough debut The Mothers established her talent for weaving interconnected narratives, while The Vanishing Half cemented her reputation as a major contemporary voice, earning widespread acclaim and a spot on morning show book clubs. Bennett's fiction examines how personal decisions ripple across generations, combining intimate character studies with larger questions about race, passing, and belonging in American life.

American Girl Historical Characters Series

Ongoing

18 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.

Start this series with Kaya: An American Girl- 1764(By: Janet Beeler Shaw)

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Kaya: An American Girl- 1764(By: Janet Beeler Shaw)
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
A Heart Full of Hope(By: Juliana Kolesova,Michael Dworkin,Connie Rose Porter)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Julie Takes a Stand(By: Megan McDonald)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Julie(By: Megan McDonald)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Journey Begins(By: Janet Beeler Shaw)
The Journey Begins(By: Janet Beeler Shaw)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Taking Off(By: Valerie Tripp)
Taking Off(By: Valerie Tripp)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Never Stop Singing(By: Denise Lewis Patrick)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
No Ordinary Sound(By: Denise Lewis Patrick)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Spirit of Aloha(By: Kirby Larson)
The Spirit of Aloha(By: Kirby Larson)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Rebecca: Lights, Camera, Rebecca!(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene)
Rebecca: Lights, Camera, Rebecca!(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Rebecca: The Sound of Applause(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene)
Rebecca: The Sound of Applause(By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Addy: A Heart Full of Hope(By: Connie Rose Porter)
Addy: A Heart Full of Hope(By: Connie Rose Porter)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Addy: Finding Freedom(By: Connie Rose Porter)
Addy: Finding Freedom(By: Connie Rose Porter)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Courtney Changes the Game(By: Kellen Hertz)
Courtney Changes the Game(By: Kellen Hertz)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Samantha: The Gift(By: Jennifer Hirsch)
Samantha: The Gift(By: Jennifer Hirsch)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Isabel: My Journal(By: Julia DeVillers)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Meet Isabel and Nicki(By: Julia DeVillers,Jennifer Roy)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Meet Claudie(With: Laura Freeman)
Meet Claudie(With: Laura Freeman)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
Can We All Be Feminists?
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014–2023)

Start with Butterball, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Butterball

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1
2
3
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Meet Claudie
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Adventures with Claudie
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2020)

Start with The Mothers and read in order.

Start this series with The Mothers

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#Title
1
Cover of The Mothers
2
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The Vanishing Half
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brit Bennett written?
Brit Bennett has written 25 books across 4 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.

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