Roxane Gay Reading Order
6 series · 42 books · Born 1974
Roxane Gay is a prolific writer whose incisive essays and narratives examine identity, power, and vulnerability across literary fiction and memoir. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications including The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and McSweeney's, establishing her as a sharp cultural critic and storyteller. Best known for her bestselling essay collection Bad Feminist and the candid memoir Hunger, Gay has also written novels like An Untamed State and graphic narratives including Marvel's World of Wakanda, demonstrating her range across multiple literary forms.
Anthologies Series
Complete20 books (2010–2020)
Start with Girl Crush, the first of 19 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Girl Crush
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Collections Series
Likely Complete3 books (2011–2023)
Start with Ayiti and read in order.
Start this series with Ayiti
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete3 books (2017–2020)
Start with Black Panther: World of Wakanda and read in order.
Start this series with Black Panther: World of Wakanda
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing8 books (2014–2025)
Start with Bad Feminist, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Bad Feminist
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Out Of Line Series
Complete7 books (2020–2020)
Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.
Start this series with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Roxane Gay written?
- Roxane Gay has written 42 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Roxane Gay series?
- Here are the first books in Roxane Gay's series: Anthologies: Girl Crush; Collections: Ayiti; Graphic Novels: Black Panther: World of Wakanda; Non-Fiction: Bad Feminist; Out Of Line: Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill).
- What order should I read Roxane Gay's books?
- We recommend reading Roxane Gay's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Roxane Gay still writing new books?
- Yes, Roxane Gay has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.