Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Reading Order
9 series · 63 books · Born 1977
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a celebrated Nigerian author known for her impactful storytelling across multiple genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. With 63 books spanning nine series—including standalone novels, novellas, and short story collections—her work has garnered international acclaim, particularly her renowned novels "Purple Hibiscus" and "Half of a Yellow Sun." Active from 1973 to 2025, Adichie's writing continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
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.
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| 1 |  Shooting Stars: The Rolling Stone Book of Portraits(By: Annie Leibovitz) 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Photographs Annie Leibovitz 1970-1990(By: Annie Leibovitz) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Dancers(By: Annie Leibovitz) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Olympic Portraits(By: Annie Leibovitz) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Women(By: Susan Sontag,Annie Leibovitz) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  American Music(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Photographer's Life: 1990-2005(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Nudes(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Annie Leibovitz at Work(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Pilgrimage(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Images of a Lost Human Epoch(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Beaton Photographs(By: Mark Holborn,Annie Leibovitz) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Annie Leibovitz, Wonderland(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Annie Leibovitz(By: Annie Leibovitz) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Annie Leibovitz: Women: 2025 Edition(With: Susan Sontag,Annie Leibovitz,Gloria Steinem) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (2005–2019)
Start with Granta 91: Wish You Were Here, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Granta 91: Wish You Were Here 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  O. Henry Prize Stories 2008 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Freedom 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Gods and Soldiers 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Selected Shorts: New American Stories 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Granta Book of the African Short Story 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Africa39 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Eat Joy 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
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| 1 | Mama's Sleeping Scarf(With: Joelle Avelino) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (2014–2025)
Start with We Should All Be Feminists, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Selected Shorts Series
Complete17 books (1993–2012)
Start with For Better and for Worse, the first of 17 books in the Selected Shorts series.
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| 1 |  For Better and for Worse 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Even More Laughs 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Timeless Classics 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Edith Wharton 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Falling in Love 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Family Matters 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Food Fictions 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Pets! 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Tales of Betrayal 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Travel Tales 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Are We There Yet? 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Touch of Magic 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The William Hurt Collection 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Whodunit? 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | American Classics 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  New American Stories 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Poe! 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2009–2020)
Start with Imitation, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
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| 1 |  The Thing Around Your Neck 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2003–2025)
Start with Purple Hibiscus, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie written?
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has written 63 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.