Chris Abani books in order
Nigerian-born American author
- Born
- 1966
- Country
- Nigeria
- Books
- 7
Chris Abani has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Masters of the Board (1985). The best-known is Song for Night (2008). The latest is The Secret History of Las Vegas (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Chris Abani
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Song for Night
Chris Abani's most-read book.
Newest
The Secret History of Las Vegas
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Masters of the Board (1985)
GraceLand (2004)
The Virgin of Flames (2007)
Song for Night (2008)
The Secret History of Las Vegas (2014)
Novellas in order
Becoming Abigail (2006)
Poetry in order
Feed Me the Sun (2010)
About Chris Abani
Christopher Abani is a Nigerian American author. He says he is part of a new generation of Nigerian writers working to convey to an English-speaking audience the experience of those born and raised in "that troubled African nation".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Chris Abani FAQ
- How many books has Chris Abani written?
- Chris Abani has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chris Abani's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Song for Night.
- What is Chris Abani's latest book?
- The Secret History of Las Vegas (2014).
- What is Chris Abani's most famous book?
- Song for Night (2008) is Chris Abani'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.