Ayaan Hirsi Ali has published 3 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Infidel (2006). The latest is Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now (2015).
Updated September 2026
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Infidel
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's most-read book.
Newest
Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
Nomad: From Islam to America (2010)
Heretic (2015)
Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now (2015)
Non-fiction in order
The Caged Virgin (2004)
Infidel (2006)
Nomad (2010)
About Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson is a Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, conservative thinker, and former politician.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali FAQ
- How many books has Ayaan Hirsi Ali written?
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali has published 3 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ayaan Hirsi Ali's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Infidel.
- What is Ayaan Hirsi Ali's latest book?
- Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now (2015).
- What is Ayaan Hirsi Ali's most famous book?
- Infidel (2006) is Ayaan Hirsi Ali'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.