How many books has Fatou Diome written?

Fatou Diome has published 2 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Fatou Diome's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Ventre De L'Atlantique.

What is Fatou Diome's most famous book?

Le Ventre De L'Atlantique (2003) is Fatou Diome's most widely read book.

Fatou Diome books in order

French-Senegalese writer

Born: 1968
Country: Senegal
Books: 3

Fatou Diome has published 2 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Le Ventre De L'Atlantique (2003). The latest is Celles Qui Attendent (2010).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Fatou Diome

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Le Ventre De L'Atlantique
Fatou Diome's most-read book.
Newest
Celles Qui Attendent
Published 2010.

Standalone novels in order

Le Ventre De L'Atlantique (2003)
272 pages
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Celles Qui Attendent (2010)
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Short story collections in order

La Préférence Nationale Et Autres Nouvelles (2001)
123 pages
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About Fatou Diome

Fatou Diome is a French-Senegalese writer known for her best-selling novel The Belly of the Atlantic, which was published in 2003. Her work explores immigrant life in France, and the relationship between France and Africa. Fatou Diome lives in Strasbourg, France.

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

Fatou Diome FAQ

How many books has Fatou Diome written?: Fatou Diome has published 2 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Fatou Diome's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Ventre De L'Atlantique.
What is Fatou Diome's latest book?: Celles Qui Attendent (2010).
What is Fatou Diome's most famous book?: Le Ventre De L'Atlantique (2003) is Fatou Diome's most widely read book.