Ida B. Wells books in order
American journalist and civil rights activist
- Lived
- 1862–1931
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Lola
Ida B. Wells published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Southern Horrors (1892).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ida B. Wells
Non-fiction in order
Crusade for Justice (1970)
Other books in order
Southern Horrors (1892)
Lynch Law in Georgia (1899)
Mob Rule in New Orleans (1900)
Free to read
All free classics
About Ida B. Wells
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was an American investigative journalist, sociologist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wells dedicated her career to combating prejudice and violence, and advocating for African-American equality—especially for women.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ida B. Wells FAQ
- How many books has Ida B. Wells written?
- Ida B. Wells published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ida B. Wells's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Southern Horrors.
- What is Ida B. Wells's last book?
- Mob Rule in New Orleans (1900).
- What is Ida B. Wells's most famous book?
- Southern Horrors (1892) is Ida B. Wells's most widely read book.
- Does Ida B. Wells write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ida B. Wells has also published as Lola.
- Can I read Ida B. Wells's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Ida B. Wells are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.