Kobe Bryant books in order
American basketball player
- Lived
- 1978–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Kobe Bryant published 1 novel, beginning with The Mamba Mentality (2005).
Updated September 2026
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The Mamba Mentality
Kobe Bryant's most-read book.
Kobe Bryant books in order of publication

The Mamba Mentality (2005)
About Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Black Mamba", he played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant was a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, the 2008 NBA MVP, and two-time gold medal recipient on the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic teams. He is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kobe Bryant FAQ
- How many books has Kobe Bryant written?
- Kobe Bryant published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kobe Bryant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Mamba Mentality.
- What is Kobe Bryant's last book?
- The Mamba Mentality (2005).
- What is Kobe Bryant's most famous book?
- The Mamba Mentality (2005) is Kobe Bryant's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.