Keri Hulme books in order
New Zealand writer
- Lived
- 1947–2021
- Country
- New Zealand
- Books
- 5
Keri Hulme published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 poetry collections, beginning with The Bone People (1984).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Keri Hulme
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The Bone People
Keri Hulme's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Bone People (Feb 1984)
Stonefish (2004)
Short story collections in order
Te Kaihau (1986)
Poetry in order
The Silences Between (1982)
Strands (1992)
About Keri Hulme
Keri Ann Ruhi Hulme was a New Zealand novelist, poet and short-story writer. She also wrote under the pen name Kai Tainui. Her novel The Bone People won the Booker Prize in 1985; she was the first New Zealander to win the award, and also the first writer to win the prize for a debut novel. Hulme's writing explores themes of isolation, postcolonial and multicultural identity, and Māori, Celtic, and Norse mythology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Keri Hulme FAQ
- How many books has Keri Hulme written?
- Keri Hulme published 2 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Keri Hulme's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Bone People.
- What is Keri Hulme's last book?
- Stonefish (2004).
- What is Keri Hulme's most famous book?
- The Bone People (1984) is Keri Hulme'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.