Lawrence Hill Reading Order
3 series ยท 11 books
Lawrence Hill was a Canadian author celebrated for his poignant narratives that explore themes of identity and history. He has penned 11 works across three series, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologies, with his most acclaimed novel being The Book of Negroes. Active from 1992 to 2016, Hill's storytelling continues to resonate with readers and viewers alike, especially following the adaptation of his notable work into a television mini-series.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2016โ2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ten Canadian Writers in Context 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1993โ2013)
Start with Trials and Triumphs, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Trials and Triumphs 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Women of Vision 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Black Berry, Sweet Juice 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Deserter's Tale 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Blood 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Dear Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1992โ2015)
Start with Some Great Thing, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Some Great Thing 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Any Known Blood 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Book of Negroes / Someone Knows My Name 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Illegal 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lawrence Hill written?
- Lawrence Hill has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Lawrence Hill series?
- Here are the first books in Lawrence Hill's series: Non-Fiction: Trials and Triumphs.
- What order should I read Lawrence Hill's books?
- We recommend reading Lawrence Hill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lawrence Hill's series complete?
- Lawrence Hill has 3 completed series.

