Mariama Bâ published 1 novel and 1 novella, beginning with So Long a Letter (1980).
Updated September 2026
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So Long a Letter
Mariama Bâ's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Scarlet Song (Jan 1981)
Novellas in order
So Long a Letter (Jan 1980)
About Mariama Bâ
Mariama Bâ was a Senegalese author and feminist. Her two French-language novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages each. Born in Dakar, Senegal, she was raised a Muslim.
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Mariama Bâ FAQ
- How many books has Mariama Bâ written?
- Mariama Bâ published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mariama Bâ's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with So Long a Letter.
- What is Mariama Bâ's last book?
- Scarlet Song (1981).
- What is Mariama Bâ's most famous book?
- So Long a Letter (1980) is Mariama Bâ'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.