Leslie Marmon Silko has published 5 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Ceremony (1977). The latest is The Turquoise Ledge (2010).
Updated September 2026
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Ceremony
Leslie Marmon Silko's most-read book.

Newest
The Turquoise Ledge
Published 2010.
Standalone novels in order

Ceremony (1977)

Almanac of the Dead (1991)

Yellow Woman (1993)

Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit (1996)

GARDENS in the DUNES (1999)
Short story collections in order

Storyteller (1981)
Non-fiction in order

The Turquoise Ledge (2010)
Poetry in order

Laguna Woman (1974)
Other books in order

The Delicacy and Strength of Lace (1986)
About Leslie Marmon Silko
Leslie Marmon Silko is an American writer. A woman of Laguna Pueblo descent, she is one of the key figures in the First Wave of what literary critic Kenneth Lincoln has called the Native American Renaissance.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leslie Marmon Silko FAQ
- How many books has Leslie Marmon Silko written?
- Leslie Marmon Silko has published 5 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leslie Marmon Silko's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ceremony.
- What is Leslie Marmon Silko's latest book?
- The Turquoise Ledge (2010).
- What is Leslie Marmon Silko's most famous book?
- Ceremony (1977) is Leslie Marmon Silko'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.