Amy Chua has published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Day of Empire (2007). The best-known is Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (2011). The latest is Political Tribes (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Amy Chua

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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua's most-read book.
Newest
Political Tribes
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order

World on Fire (2003)

Day of Empire (Oct 2007)

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (2011)

The Triple Package (2014)
Non-fiction in order

Political Tribes (2018)
Other books in order

The Triple Package What Really Determines Success (2014)
About Amy Chua
Amy Lynn Chua is an American legal scholar, corporate lawyer, and writer. She is the John M. Duff Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School with an expertise in international business transactions, law and development, ethnic conflict, and globalization. She joined the Yale faculty in 2001 after teaching at Duke Law School for seven years. Prior to teaching, she was a corporate law associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton.
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Amy Chua FAQ
- How many books has Amy Chua written?
- Amy Chua has published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amy Chua's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.
- What is Amy Chua's latest book?
- Political Tribes (2018).
- What is Amy Chua's most famous book?
- Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (2011) is Amy Chua's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.