Malcolm X books in order
American Black rights activist
- Lived
- 1925–1965
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Malachi Shabazz
Malcolm X published 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Malcolm X
Start here
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Malcolm X's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The End of White World Supremacy (1986)
Non-fiction in order
The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965), with Alex Haley
Malcolm X on Afro-American History (1967)
Malcolm X (1989)
Malcolm A to X (1992)
The Diary of Malcolm X, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, 1964 (2013)
Other books in order
Malcolm X Speaks (1965)
By Any Means Necessary (1970)
Malcolm X Story (1992)
Habla Malcolm X (1993)
Film and TV adaptations
- Malcolm X (1972)Film · from The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- Malcolm X (1992)Film · from The Autobiography of Malcolm X
About Malcolm X
Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary, civil rights activist, and Muslim minister who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the new religious movement the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as a spokesperson from 1952 until he transitioned to Sunni Islam in 1964. He is often regarded as one of the most significant Muslim figures in the history of the United States. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure within the African American community for his pursuit of racial justice and equality.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Malcolm X FAQ
- How many books has Malcolm X written?
- Malcolm X published 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Malcolm X's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
- What is Malcolm X's last book?
- Malcolm X on Afro-American History (1967).
- What is Malcolm X's most famous book?
- The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965) is Malcolm X's most widely read book.
- Does Malcolm X write under a pen name?
- Yes: Malcolm X has also published as Malachi Shabazz.
- Which Malcolm X books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Autobiography of Malcolm X (as Malcolm X, film, 1972).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.