Jhumpa Lahiri books in order
American author of Indian origin
- Born
- 1967
- Country
- India
- Books
- 9
Jhumpa Lahiri has published 3 novels, 3 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 children's book, beginning with Interpreter of Maladies (1999). The latest is Roman Stories (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jhumpa Lahiri
Start here
Interpreter of Maladies
Jhumpa Lahiri's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Namesake
One of the most-read, at about 301 pages.
Newest
Roman Stories
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
The Namesake (2003)
The Lowland (Sep 2013)
Whereabouts (Aug 2018)
Short story collections in order
Interpreter of Maladies (1999)
Unaccustomed Earth (2008)
Roman Stories (2023)
Non-fiction in order
The Clothing of Books (2016)
Translating Myself and Others (2022)
Children's books in order
In Other Words (2015)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Namesake (2006)Film · from The Namesake
About Jhumpa Lahiri
Nilanjana Sudeshna "Jhumpa" Lahiri is a British-American author known for her short stories, novels, and essays in English and, more recently, in Italian.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jhumpa Lahiri FAQ
- How many books has Jhumpa Lahiri written?
- Jhumpa Lahiri has published 3 novels, 3 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jhumpa Lahiri's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Interpreter of Maladies.
- What is Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book?
- Roman Stories (2023).
- What is Jhumpa Lahiri's most famous book?
- Interpreter of Maladies (1999) is Jhumpa Lahiri's most widely read book.
- Which Jhumpa Lahiri books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Namesake (film, 2006).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.