Portrait of Leslie Marmon Silko

Leslie Marmon Silko books in order

American writer

Born
1948
Country
United States
Books
9

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

Where to start with Leslie Marmon Silko

Standalone novels in order

  1. Ceremony (1977)

    262 pages★ 4.4 (5 ratings)

  2. Almanac of the Dead (1991)

    763 pages

  3. Yellow Woman (1993)

    235 pages

  4. Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit (1996)

    205 pages

  5. GARDENS in the DUNES (1999)

    480 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Storyteller (1981)

    278 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Turquoise Ledge (2010)

    319 pages

Poetry in order

  1. Laguna Woman (1974)

    40 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Delicacy and Strength of Lace (1986)

    106 pages

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.