Helen Oyeyemi Reading Order
4 series · 29 books
Helen Oyeyemi is a British author known for her captivating works in magical realism and contemporary fiction. With a diverse portfolio that includes 29 books spanning four series, standalone novels, and short story collections, she has made a significant impact in the literary world. Her most notable work, "Boy, Snow, Bird," showcases her unique storytelling, which has garnered critical acclaim since her debut in 2005.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2011–2023)
Start with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1 and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2005–2016)
Start with Juniper's Whitening / Victimese and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing9 books (2005–2025)
Start with The Icarus Girl, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The BBC National Short Story Award Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(With: David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor), the first of 15 books in the The BBC National Short Story Award series.
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| 1 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(With: David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2011(By: Alison MacLeod,M.J. Hyland,Jon McGregor,K.J. Orr,Sue MacGregor) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The BBC International Short Story Award 2012(By: Miroslav Penkov,Carrie Tiffany,Deborah Levy,M.J. Hyland,Clive Anderson,Lucy Caldwell,Henrietta Rose-Innes,Julian Gough,Chris Womersley,Krys Lee,Adam Ross) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2013(By: Lionel Shriver,Sarah Hall,Lavinia Greenlaw,Lucy Wood) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2014(By: Tessa Hadley,Lionel Shriver,Zadie Smith,Rose Tremain,Francesca Rhydderch,Alan Yentob) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2015(By: Jeremy Page) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | BBC National Short Story Award 2016(By: Hilary Mantel,Claire-Louise Bennett,Lavinia Greenlaw,Tahmima Anam,Jenni Murray,K.J. Orr) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2017(With: Joanna Trollope,Jenni Fagan,Benjamin Markovits,Will Eaves,Cynan Jones) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2018(By: Kerry Andrew,Sarah Hall,Ingrid Persaud,Nell Stevens,Kiare Ladner,Stig Abell) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2019(By: Lucy Caldwell,Jo Lloyd,Lynda Clark,Jacqueline Crooks,Nikki Bedi) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2020(By: Eley Williams,Sarah Hall,Caleb Azumah Nelson,Jan Carson,Jack Houston) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The BBC National Short Story Award 2021(By: Danny Rhodes,James Runcie,Richard Smyth,Lucy Caldwell,Rory Gleeson,Georgina Harding) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The BBC National Short Story Award 2022(By: Kerry Andrew,Elizabeth Day,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi,Saba Sams) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2023(By: Kamila Shamsie,NickMulgrew,NaomiWood,CheriseSaywell,KPatrick,Reeta Chakrabarti) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The BBC National Short Story Award 2024(By: Lucy Caldwell,Ross Raisin,Will Boast,Manish Chauhan,Paddy O’Connell,Vee Walker) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Helen Oyeyemi written?
- Helen Oyeyemi has written 29 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Helen Oyeyemi series?
- Here are the first books in Helen Oyeyemi's series: Anthologies: One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1; Short Story Collections: Juniper's Whitening / Victimese; The BBC National Short Story Award: The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(With: David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor).
- What order should I read Helen Oyeyemi's books?
- We recommend reading Helen Oyeyemi's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Helen Oyeyemi still writing new books?
- Yes, Helen Oyeyemi has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The BBC National Short Story Award.