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Tahmima Anam

1 series 3 books in order

Tahmima Anam (born 1975) is a Bangladeshi-born British writer, novelist, and columnist. Her first novel, A Golden Age (2007), was the Best First Book winner of the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prizes, and its follow-up, The Good Muslim, was nominated for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize. Her Bengal Trilogy also includes The Bones of Grace.

Born
1975
Known for
Bengal Trilogy

Series by Tahmima Anam

Bengal Trilogy

3 books in order · 2007–2016

  1. Cover of A golden age

    A golden age

    2007 · Tahmima Anam

    Rehana Haque is preparing a party for her children when her life changes during the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence. The story follows her family…

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  2. Cover of The good Muslim

    The good Muslim

    2011 · Tahmima Anam

    Tahmima Anam's second novel explores the rise of Islamic radicalism in Bangladesh from the perspective of a family. Written by the prize-winning…

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  3. Cover of The bones of grace

    The bones of grace

    2016 · Tahmima Anam

    From the award-winning author of A Golden Age and The Good Muslim, comes a modern love story exploring themes of belonging, migration, and identity.…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Tahmima Anam written?

We list 3 books by Tahmima Anam across 1 series, published between 2007–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Tahmima Anam's books?

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

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