Leïla Slimani has published 5 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Chanson Douce (2016). The latest is Watch Us Dance (2022).
Updated September 2026
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Chanson Douce
Leïla Slimani's most-read book.
Newest
Watch Us Dance
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Adèle (2014)
Chanson Douce (2016)
Sex and Lies (2017)
The Country of Others (Mar 2020)
Watch Us Dance (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Scent of Flowers at Night (2021)
Other books in order
I'll Take the Fire (Jun 2026)
Film and TV adaptations
- Perfect Nanny (2019)Film · from Chanson Douce
About Leïla Slimani
Leïla Slimani is a French-Moroccan writer and journalist. She is also a French diplomat in her capacity as the personal representative of the French president Emmanuel Macron to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. In 2016, she was awarded the Prix Goncourt for her novel Chanson douce.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leïla Slimani FAQ
- How many books has Leïla Slimani written?
- Leïla Slimani has published 5 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leïla Slimani's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chanson Douce.
- What is Leïla Slimani's latest book?
- Watch Us Dance (2022).
- What is Leïla Slimani's most famous book?
- Chanson Douce (2016) is Leïla Slimani's most widely read book.
- Which Leïla Slimani books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Chanson Douce (as Perfect Nanny, film, 2019).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.