Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Reading Order
9 series · 64 books · Born 1977
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author whose novels and essays explore identity, politics, and the complexities of contemporary life across Africa and the diaspora. Her acclaimed works include Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, which have been translated into dozens of languages and earned major international literary awards. Beyond fiction, Adichie has established herself as an influential voice in essays and non-fiction, particularly on feminism and social issues, reaching wide audiences through her writing across magazines and anthologies.
Annie Leibovitz Photography Series
Ongoing16 books (1973–2025)
Start with Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits(By: Annie Leibovitz), the first of 16 books in the Annie Leibovitz Photography series.
Start this series with Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits(By: Annie Leibovitz)
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Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (2005–2021)
Start with Granta 91: Wish You Were Here, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Granta 91: Wish You Were Here
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Black Stars Series
Likely Complete6 books (2021–2021)
Start with 2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)(By: Nisi Shawl), the first of 6 books in the Black Stars series.
Start this series with 2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)(By: Nisi Shawl)
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Children's Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (2014–2025)
Start with We Should All Be Feminists, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with We Should All Be Feminists
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Selected Shorts Series
Complete17 books (1993–2012)
Start with For Better and for Worse, the first of 17 books in the Selected Shorts series.
Start this series with For Better and for Worse
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2009–2020)
Start with Imitation, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Imitation
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2003–2025)
Start with Purple Hibiscus, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Purple Hibiscus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie written?
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has written 64 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie series?
- Here are the first books in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's series: Annie Leibovitz Photography: Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits(By: Annie Leibovitz); Anthologies: Granta 91: Wish You Were Here; Black Stars: 2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)(By: Nisi Shawl); Non-Fiction: We Should All Be Feminists; Selected Shorts: For Better and for Worse.
- What order should I read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's books?
- We recommend reading Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie still writing new books?
- Yes, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has 3 ongoing series: Annie Leibovitz Photography, Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels.