Chinua Achebe
3 series 6 books in order 1 standalone book
2 awards & honors · incl. Man Booker International Prize 2007
Chinua Achebe (1930–2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, regarded as a central figure of modern African literature. His first novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), remains the most widely studied, translated, and read African novel, and his later books include A Man of the People (1966) and Anthills of the Savannah (1987). Our catalog credits him with Man of the People and with Africa's Tarnished Name in the Penguin Modern series.
- Born
- 1930
- Known for
- The African Trilogy, African Writers Series, Penguin Modern
Series by Chinua Achebe
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Buy on Amazon1958 · Chinua Achebe · 🏆 1 award & honors
Things Fall Apart is a 1958 novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. It portrays life in a pre-colonial Igbo community in southeastern Nigeria and the…
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Buy on Amazon1964 · Chinua Achebe
In the Igbo village of Umuaro in Eastern Nigeria in 1921, Ezeulu is the respected Chief Priest of the god Ulu. When a war between Umuaro and a…
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Buy on Amazon1960 · Chinua Achebe · 🏆 1 award & honors
A novel about a Western-educated Nigerian who struggles to reconcile his education with his tribal upbringing and culture. After returning to Nigeria…
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1954 · Cyprian Ekwensi
People of the City is the debut novel of Cyprian Ekwensi, first published in 1954 by Andrew Dakers Ltd. The novel was a predecessor to a number of…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Mongo Beti
Medza, having failed his college exams, returns to his village in the Southern Cameroons. Despite his failure, he is seen as a scholar and gains…
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1961 · Onuora Nzekwu
Wand of Noble Wood is a 1961 novel by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu, later republished by Heinemann as part of the African Writers Series. The novel…
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Buy on Amazon1963 · Onuora Nzekwu
Eze Goes to School is a 1963 children's novel written by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu and British author Michael Crowder. It was published in the…
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1964
The African is a 1964 novel by Sierra Leonean author William Farquhar Conton. It was the 12th book published in Heinemann's African Writers Series.…
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1964 · Gabriel Okara
The Voice (African Writers Series, No. 68) is a 1964 book by Gabriel Okara. It is part of the series African Writers Series. Catalog genres: Fiction,…
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Buy on Amazon1966 · Chinua Achebe
A Man of the People is a 1966 novel by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. The story is told by Odili, a young and educated narrator, who recounts his…
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1966 · Francis Selormey
The Narrow Path: An African Childhood is a 1966 autobiographical novel by Ghanaian writer Francis Selormey. Published in Heinemann's African Writers…
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Buy on Amazon1966 · John Munonye
The Only Son is the debut novel by Nigerian author John Munonye, published in 1966 as part of the Heinemann African Writers Series. The story centers…
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Africa's Tarnished Name is a 2018 book by Chinua Achebe. It is part of the series Penguin Modern. Catalog genres: Poetry. The listed edition runs 64…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Chinua Achebe written?
We list 6 books by Chinua Achebe across 3 series, published between 1954–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Chinua Achebe's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Things Fall Apart.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Chinua Achebe's books?
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Awards & honors
Things Fall Apart
- Man Booker International Prize
No Loger at Ease
- Man Booker International Prize
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Chinua Achebe’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.