Jamaica Kincaid books in order
Antiguan-American novelist, essayist, gardener, and gardening writer
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
Jamaica Kincaid has published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Annie John (1983). The latest is Putting Myself Together (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jamaica Kincaid
Start here
Annie John
Jamaica Kincaid's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Lucy
One of the most-read, at about 164 pages.
Newest
Putting Myself Together
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
My Brother (Oct 1997)
My Favorite Plant (1998)
Mr. Potter (2002)
See Now Then (2013)
Putting Myself Together (2025)
Novellas in order
Annie John (1983)
A Small Place (1988)
Lucy (Sep 1990)
Short story collections in order
At the Bottom of the River (1983)
Talk Stories (2001)
Non-fiction in order
My Garden (Book) (1999)
Among Flowers (2005)
Other books in order
Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children (2024)
About Jamaica Kincaid
Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan–American novelist, essayist, gardener, and gardening writer. Born in St. John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, she lives in North Bennington, Vermont, and is Professor of African and African American Studies in Residence Emerita at Harvard University.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jamaica Kincaid FAQ
- How many books has Jamaica Kincaid written?
- Jamaica Kincaid has published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jamaica Kincaid's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Annie John.
- What is Jamaica Kincaid's latest book?
- Putting Myself Together (2025).
- What is Jamaica Kincaid's most famous book?
- Annie John (1983) is Jamaica Kincaid's most widely read book.
Authors like Jamaica Kincaid
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.