Hanya Yanagihara books in order
American novelist and travel writer
- Born
- 1974
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Hanya Yanagihara has published 4 novels, beginning with The People in the Trees (2013). The best-known is A Little Life (2015). The latest is To Paradise (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hanya Yanagihara

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A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara's most-read book, rated by 121 Open Library readers.

Shortest way in
The People in the Trees
One of the most-read, at about 496 pages.

Newest
To Paradise
Published January 2022.
Hanya Yanagihara books in order of publication

Take Out (2000)

The People in the Trees (2013)

A Little Life (2015)

To Paradise (Jan 2022)
About Hanya Yanagihara
Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist, editor, and travel writer. Yanagihara grew up in Hawaii. She is best known for her bestselling novel A Little Life, which was shortlisted for the 2015 Booker Prize, and for being the editor-in-chief of T Magazine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hanya Yanagihara FAQ
- How many books has Hanya Yanagihara written?
- Hanya Yanagihara has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hanya Yanagihara's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Little Life.
- What is Hanya Yanagihara's latest book?
- To Paradise (2022).
- What is Hanya Yanagihara's most famous book?
- A Little Life (2015) is Hanya Yanagihara'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.