Marilyn French books in order
Novelist, critic
- Lived
- 1929–2009
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Mara Solwoska
Marilyn French published 10 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 play, beginning with The Women's Room (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Marilyn French
Start here
The Women's Room
Marilyn French's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Book as World (1976)
The Women's Room (1977)
The Bleeding Heart (1980)
Her Mother's Daughter (1987)
The War Against Women (1992)
Our Father (1994)
My Summer with George (1996)
A Season in Hell (1998)
In the Name of Friendship (2006)
The Love Children (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Beyond Power (1985)
From Eve to Dawn (2002)
Plays in order
Shakespeare's Division of Experience (1981)
About Marilyn French
Marilyn French was an American radical feminist author, most widely known for her second book and first novel, the 1977 work The Women's Room.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Marilyn French FAQ
- How many books has Marilyn French written?
- Marilyn French published 10 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marilyn French's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Women's Room.
- What is Marilyn French's last book?
- The Love Children (2009).
- What is Marilyn French's most famous book?
- The Women's Room (1977) is Marilyn French's most widely read book.
- Does Marilyn French write under a pen name?
- Yes: Marilyn French has also published as Mara Solwoska.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.