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Haitian Canadian novelist, screenwriter and former journalist

Born
1953
Country
Haiti
Books
4

Dany Laferrière has published 4 novels, beginning with How to Make Love to a Negro (1985). The latest is How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (2010).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Dany Laferrière

Dany Laferrière books in order of publication

  1. How to Make Love to a Negro (1985)

    172 pagesAdapted for film

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  2. Why Must a Black Writer Write About Sex? (1994)

    198 pages

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  3. The Enigma of the Return (Sep 2009)

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  4. How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (2010)

    153 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

About Dany Laferrière

Windsor Klébert Laferrière, known as Dany Laferrière is a writer, painter and filmmaker. He was elected to seat 2 of the Académie française on 12 December 2013, and inducted in May 2015. Born in Haiti, he lives between Montreal and Paris.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Dany Laferrière FAQ

How many books has Dany Laferrière written?
Dany Laferrière has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Dany Laferrière's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Make Love to a Negro.
What is Dany Laferrière's latest book?
How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (2010).
What is Dany Laferrière's most famous book?
How to Make Love to a Negro (1985) is Dany Laferrière's most widely read book.
Which Dany Laferrière books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including How to Make Love to a Negro (as How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired, film, 1989).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.