How many books has Ishmael Beah written?

Ishmael Beah has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ishmael Beah's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

What is Ishmael Beah's most famous book?

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (2007) is Ishmael Beah's most widely read book.

Ishmael Beah books in order

Sierra Leonean writer

Born: 1980
Country: Sierra Leone
Books: 4

Ishmael Beah has published 4 novels, beginning with A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (2007). The latest is Little Family (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ishmael Beah

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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Ishmael Beah's most-read book.
Newest
Little Family
Published 2020.

Ishmael Beah books in order of publication

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (Feb 2007)
240 pages★ 4.1 (37 ratings)
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Radiance of Tomorrow (2014)
242 pages
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I Am Not Your Enemy (2020)
256 pages
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Little Family (2020)
272 pages
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About Ishmael Beah

Ishmael Beah is a Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist who rose to fame with his acclaimed memoir, A Long Way Gone. His novel Radiance of Tomorrow was published in January 2014. His most recent novel Little Family was published in April 2020.

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Ishmael Beah FAQ

How many books has Ishmael Beah written?: Ishmael Beah has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ishmael Beah's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.
What is Ishmael Beah's latest book?: Little Family (2020).
What is Ishmael Beah's most famous book?: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (2007) is Ishmael Beah's most widely read book.