Kamila Shamsie books in order
Pakistani and British writer and novelist
- Born
- 1973
- Country
- Pakistan
- Books
- 9
Kamila Shamsie has published 8 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Kartography (2002). The best-known is Home Fire (2017). The latest is Best of Friends (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kamila Shamsie
Start here
Home Fire
Kamila Shamsie's most-read book.
Newest
Best of Friends
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
In the City by the Sea (1998)
Salt and Saffron (2000)
Kartography (2002)
Broken Verses (2005)
Burnt Shadows (2009)
A God in Every Stone (2014)
Home Fire (Aug 2017)
Best of Friends (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Offence (2009)
About Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie is a Pakistani and British writer and novelist who is best known for her award-winning novel Home Fire (2017). Named on Granta magazine's list of 20 best young British writers, Shamsie has been described by The New Indian Express as "a novelist to reckon with and to look forward to." She also writes for publications including The Guardian, New Statesman, Index on Censorship and Prospect, and broadcasts on radio.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kamila Shamsie FAQ
- How many books has Kamila Shamsie written?
- Kamila Shamsie has published 8 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kamila Shamsie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Home Fire.
- What is Kamila Shamsie's latest book?
- Best of Friends (2022).
- What is Kamila Shamsie's most famous book?
- Home Fire (2017) is Kamila Shamsie's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.