Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Reading Order
7 series · 34 books · Born 1956
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an acclaimed Indian-American writer known for her compelling storytelling and exploration of cultural themes. With a prolific output of 34 books across seven series, including Anju and Sudha and Brotherhood of the Conch, her most distinguished work remains the American Book Award-winning collection, Arranged Marriage. Active from 1990 to 2023, she continues to captivate readers with her unique voice and creativity.
Anju and Sudha Series
Complete2 books (1999–2002)
Start with Sister of My Heart and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1993–2015)
Start with Hear My Voice, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Brotherhood of the Conch Series
Complete3 books (2004–2010)
Start with The Conch Bearer and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete6 books (1990–2004)
Start with The Reason for Nasturtiums, the first of 6 books in the Collections series.
Girls of Many Lands Series
Complete4 books (2002–2003)
Start with Neela, the first of 4 books in the Girls of Many Lands series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Grandma and the Great Gourd 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (1997–2023)
Start with The Mistress of Spices, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Mistress of Spices 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Queen of Dreams 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Lives of Strangers 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Palace of Illusions 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  One Amazing Thing 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Oleander Girl 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Before We Visit the Goddess 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Forest of Enchantments 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Last Queen 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Independence 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni written?
- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has written 34 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni series?
- Here are the first books in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's series: Anju and Sudha: Sister of My Heart; Anthologies: Hear My Voice; Brotherhood of the Conch: The Conch Bearer; Collections: The Reason for Nasturtiums; Girls of Many Lands: Neela.
- What order should I read Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's books?
- We recommend reading Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's series complete?
- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has 6 completed series.