Diana Abu Jaber Reading Order
1 series · 16 books
Diana Abu-Jaber is an American novelist whose literary fiction explores cultural identity, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience. Her standalone novels, published between 1986 and 2007, blend lyrical prose with deeply human storytelling that examines the intersection of Arab-American heritage and contemporary American life. As a professor at Portland State University, Abu-Jaber brings both scholarly insight and authentic narrative voice to her explorations of belonging, displacement, and culinary traditions.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books
Diana Abu Jaber's collection of 16 standalone novels spans from 1986 to 2007 and should be read in publication order. Though each book stands independently, following the chronological release sequence provides the best sense of the author's evolving work. The series is now complete.
Start with Lapis Lazuli, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birds of paradise |
| 2 | Birds of paradise |
| 3 | Delivering a Public Speech |
| 4 | Eat Joy |
| 5 | Fencing with the King |
| 6 | Halvemaan |
| 7 | Life without a recipe |
| 8 | Life without a recipe |
| 9 | Origin Lib/E |
| 10 | Silverworld |
| 11 | ha-Śafah shel ha-baḳlaṿah |
| 12 | Lapis Lazuli 1986 |
| 13 | Arabian Jazz 1993 |
| 14 | Crescent 2002 |
| 15 | The language of Baklava 2005 |
| 16 | Origin 2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Diana Abu Jaber written?
- Diana Abu Jaber has written 16 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2007.
- Are Diana Abu Jaber's series complete?
- Diana Abu Jaber has 1 completed series.