Fatema Mernissi books in order
1940-2015, Moroccan sociologist, writer and feminist
- Lived
- 1940–2015
- Country
- Morocco
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Fatma Aït Sabah
Fatema Mernissi published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Beyond the Veil (1985). The best-known is Dreams of Trespass (1994).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Fatema Mernissi
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Dreams of Trespass
Fatema Mernissi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood (1994)
Non-fiction in order
Sultanes Oubliées (1990)
Dreams of Trespass (1994)
The Harem Within (1994)
Women's Rebellion & Islamic Memory (1996)
Scheherazade Goes West (2001)
Women and Islam (2002)
Other books in order
Beyond the Veil (1985)
Islam and Democracy (1992)
The Veil and the Male Elite (1992)
About Fatema Mernissi
Fatema Mernissi was a Moroccan feminist writer and sociologist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fatema Mernissi FAQ
- How many books has Fatema Mernissi written?
- Fatema Mernissi published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fatema Mernissi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dreams of Trespass.
- What is Fatema Mernissi's last book?
- Women and Islam (2002).
- What is Fatema Mernissi's most famous book?
- Dreams of Trespass (1994) is Fatema Mernissi's most widely read book.
- Does Fatema Mernissi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Fatema Mernissi has also published as Fatma Aït Sabah.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.