E. Lynn Harris

1 series 3 books in order

E. Lynn Harris is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three of which were named Novel of the Year by the Blackboard African American Bestsellers), I Say a Little Prayer, If This World Were Mine (which won the James Baldwin Award for Literary Excellence), and the classic Invisible Life.

Known for
Invisible Life Trilogy

Series by E. Lynn Harris

Invisible Life Trilogy

3 books in order · 1991–1999

  1. Cover of Invisible Life

    Invisible Life

    1991 · E. Lynn Harris

    The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the…

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  2. Cover of Just As I Am

    Just As I Am

    1994 · E. Lynn Harris

    E. Lynn Harris's blend of rich, romantic storytelling and controversial contemporary issues like race and bisexuality have found an enthusiastic and…

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  3. Cover of Abide With Me

    Abide With Me

    1999 · E. Lynn Harris

    In this hotly anticipated conclusion to his popular Invisible Life trilogy, E. Lynn Harris delivers a masterful tale that traces the evolving lives…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has E. Lynn Harris written?

We list 3 books by E. Lynn Harris across 1 series, published between 1991–1999 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read E. Lynn Harris's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Invisible Life.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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