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Ingrid Persaud Reading Order

3 series · 20 books

Literary Fiction

Ingrid Persaud is a Trinidad and Tobago-born writer whose work spans literary fiction, short stories, and artistic practice. Her breakthrough came with the 2018 BBC National Short Story Award and the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her debut story "The Sweet Sop," a poignant exploration of familial reconciliation centered on chocolate and memory. Since 2010, she has published nineteen works across multiple collections and standalone novels, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary literary fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2022)

Start this series with The BBC National Short Story Award 2018

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The BBC National Short Story Award 2018
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2013–2025)

Start with If I Never Went Home and read in order.

Start this series with If I Never Went Home

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If I Never Went Home
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Love After Love
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Lost Love Songs
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The BBC National Short Story Award Series

Ongoing

15 books (2010–2024)

Start with The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(By: Helen Oyeyemi,David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor), the first of 15 books in the The BBC National Short Story Award series.

Start this series with The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(By: Helen Oyeyemi,David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor)

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The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(By: Helen Oyeyemi,David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor)
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2011(By: Alison MacLeod,M.J. Hyland,Jon McGregor,K.J. Orr,Sue MacGregor)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of 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)
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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2013(By: Lionel Shriver,Sarah Hall,Lavinia Greenlaw,Lucy Wood)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2014(By: Tessa Hadley,Lionel Shriver,Zadie Smith,Rose Tremain,Francesca Rhydderch,Alan Yentob)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The BBC National Short Story Award 2015(By: Jeremy Page)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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BBC National Short Story Award 2016(By: Hilary Mantel,Claire-Louise Bennett,Lavinia Greenlaw,Tahmima Anam,Jenni Murray,K.J. Orr)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The BBC National Short Story Award 2017(By: Joanna Trollope,Helen Oyeyemi,Jenni Fagan,Benjamin Markovits,Will Eaves,Cynan Jones)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The BBC National Short Story Award 2018(With: Kerry Andrew,Sarah Hall,Nell Stevens,Kiare Ladner,Stig Abell)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The BBC National Short Story Award 2019(By: Lucy Caldwell,Jo Lloyd,Lynda Clark,Jacqueline Crooks,Nikki Bedi)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The BBC National Short Story Award 2020(By: Eley Williams,Sarah Hall,Caleb Azumah Nelson,Jan Carson,Jack Houston)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of The BBC National Short Story Award 2021(By: Danny Rhodes,James Runcie,Richard Smyth,Lucy Caldwell,Rory Gleeson,Georgina Harding)
The BBC National Short Story Award 2021(By: Danny Rhodes,James Runcie,Richard Smyth,Lucy Caldwell,Rory Gleeson,Georgina Harding)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of The BBC National Short Story Award 2022(By: Kerry Andrew,Elizabeth Day,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi,Saba Sams)
The BBC National Short Story Award 2022(By: Kerry Andrew,Elizabeth Day,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi,Saba Sams)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2023(By: Kamila Shamsie,NickMulgrew,NaomiWood,CheriseSaywell,KPatrick,Reeta Chakrabarti)
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2024(By: Lucy Caldwell,Ross Raisin,Will Boast,Manish Chauhan,Paddy O’Connell,Vee Walker)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ingrid Persaud written?
Ingrid Persaud has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ingrid Persaud series?
Here are the first books in Ingrid Persaud's series: Anthologies: The BBC National Short Story Award 2018; The BBC National Short Story Award: The BBC National Short Story Award 2010(By: Helen Oyeyemi,David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor).
What order should I read Ingrid Persaud's books?
We recommend reading Ingrid Persaud's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ingrid Persaud still writing new books?
Yes, Ingrid Persaud has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The BBC National Short Story Award.

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