David Diop books in order
Writer, born 1966
- Born
- 1966
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
David Diop has published 2 novels, beginning with Frère D'âme (2018). The latest is Door of No Return (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Diop
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Frère D'âme
David Diop's most-read book.
Newest
Door of No Return
Published 2021.
David Diop books in order of publication
Frère D'âme (Aug 2018)
Door of No Return (2021)
About David Diop
David Diop is a French novelist and academic, who specializes in 18th-century French and Francophone African literature. His research, at the University of Pau in south-west France, focuses on representations of Africa in 18th-century accounts and images by travellers. Diop received the 2021 International Booker Prize for his novel At Night All Blood Is Black, becoming the first French author to win the award. The novel was also shortlisted for ten French awards and won them in other countries.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Diop FAQ
- How many books has David Diop written?
- David Diop has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Diop's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Frère D'âme.
- What is David Diop's latest book?
- Door of No Return (2021).
- What is David Diop's most famous book?
- Frère D'âme (2018) is David Diop's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.