Harper Lee published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with To Kill a Mockingbird (1960).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Harper Lee
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee's most-read book, rated by 270 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Go Set a Watchman
One of the most-read, at about 304 pages.
Standalone novels in order
To Kill a Mockingbird (Jul 1960)
Go Set a Watchman (Jul 2015)
The Land of Sweet Forever (2025)
Other books in order
Matar a Un Ruisenor (2015)
Film and TV adaptations
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)Film · from To Kill a Mockingbird
About Harper Lee
Nelle Harper Lee was an American novelist whose 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature. She assisted her close friend Truman Capote in his research for the book In Cold Blood (1966). An earlier draft of Mockingbird, set at a later date, Go Set a Watchman, was published in July 2015 as a sequel. A collection of her short stories and essays, The Land of Sweet Forever, was published on October 21, 2025.
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Harper Lee FAQ
- How many books has Harper Lee written?
- Harper Lee published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harper Lee's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with To Kill a Mockingbird.
- What is Harper Lee's last book?
- Go Set a Watchman (2015).
- What is Harper Lee's most famous book?
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) is Harper Lee's most widely read book.
- Which Harper Lee books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including To Kill a Mockingbird (film, 1962).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.