Ta-Nehisi Coates Reading Order
6 series · 21 books · Born 1975
Ta-Nehisi Coates is a celebrated author known for his impactful works in non-fiction and graphic novels, particularly in the superhero genre. With a prolific portfolio of 21 titles spanning six series, his notable works include the acclaimed "Between The World And Me" and contributions to Marvel's Black Panther and Captain America comics. Active from 2008 to 2024, Coates has established himself as a significant voice in literature and comics alike.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2015–2019)
Start with Race and the American Idea: 155 Years of Writings From The Atlantic and read in order.
Black Panther Graphic Novels Series
Complete5 books (2016–2018)
Start with Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Vol. 1, the first of 5 books in the Black Panther Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Vol. 1 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Black Panther, Vol. 4: Avengers of the New World Part 1 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Vol. 2 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Vol. 3 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Black Panther, Vol. 5: Avengers of the New World Part 2 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Captain America Series
Likely Complete7 books (2019–2022)
Start with Captain Of Nothing, the first of 7 books in the Captain America series.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (2008–2024)
Start with The Beautiful Struggle, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Rise of the Black Panther Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Rise of the Black Panther 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Water Dancer 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ta-Nehisi Coates written?
- Ta-Nehisi Coates has written 21 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Ta-Nehisi Coates series?
- Here are the first books in Ta-Nehisi Coates's series: Anthologies: Race and the American Idea: 155 Years of Writings From The Atlantic; Black Panther Graphic Novels: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Vol. 1; Captain America: Captain Of Nothing; Non-Fiction: The Beautiful Struggle.
- What order should I read Ta-Nehisi Coates's books?
- We recommend reading Ta-Nehisi Coates's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ta-Nehisi Coates still writing new books?
- Yes, Ta-Nehisi Coates has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.