Brit Bennett books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1990
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Brit Bennett has published 2 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Mothers (2016). The best-known is The Vanishing Half (2020). The latest is The Vanishing Half (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Brit Bennett
Start here
The Vanishing Half
Brit Bennett's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Mothers
One of the most-read, at about 296 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Mothers (2016)
The Vanishing Half (Jun 2020)
Other books in order
Meet Claudie (2022)
Adventures with Claudie (2023)
About Brit Bennett
Brit Bennett is an American writer based in Los Angeles. Her debut novel The Mothers (2016) was a New York Times best-seller. Her second novel, The Vanishing Half (2020), was also a New York Times best-seller, and was chosen as a Good Morning America Book Club selection. The Vanishing Half was selected as one of The New York Times' ten best books of 2020, and was shortlisted for the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Brit Bennett FAQ
- How many books has Brit Bennett written?
- Brit Bennett has published 2 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Brit Bennett's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Vanishing Half.
- What is Brit Bennett's latest book?
- The Vanishing Half (2020).
- What is Brit Bennett's most famous book?
- The Vanishing Half (2020) is Brit Bennett's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.