Laila Lalami Reading Order
4 series ยท 11 books
Laila Lalami is a Moroccan-American writer known for her compelling narratives and keen insights into culture and identity. With a diverse body of work that includes 11 books across four series, she explores themes in fiction, non-fiction, and short story collections. Her most acclaimed novel, "The Moor's Account," showcases her unique style and has garnered widespread recognition since her career began in 2005.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2007โ2019)
Start with X-24: Unclassified, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | X-24: Unclassified 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Gods and Soldiers 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Granta Book of the African Short Story 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Dismantle: An Anthology of Writing from the VONA/Voices Writing Workshop 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Simpsonistas, Vol. 2 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2020โ2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Conditional Citizens 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005โ2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2009โ2025)
Start with Secret Son, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Son 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Moor's Account 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Other Americans 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Dream Hotel 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laila Lalami written?
- Laila Lalami has written 11 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Laila Lalami series?
- Here are the first books in Laila Lalami's series: Anthologies: X-24: Unclassified.
- What order should I read Laila Lalami's books?
- We recommend reading Laila Lalami's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Laila Lalami still writing new books?
- Yes, Laila Lalami has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

