Michelle Obama has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Michelle Obama in Her Own Words (2008). The latest is The Light We Carry (2022).
Updated September 2026
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Michelle Obama in Her Own Words
Michelle Obama's most-read book.
Newest
The Light We Carry
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
The Light We Carry (2022)
Novellas in order
Michelle Obama in Her Own Words (2008)
Non-fiction in order
American Grown (May 2012)
Becoming (Nov 2018)
Other books in order
Be Vigilant But Not Afraid (2017)
About Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michelle Obama FAQ
- How many books has Michelle Obama written?
- Michelle Obama has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michelle Obama's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Michelle Obama in Her Own Words.
- What is Michelle Obama's latest book?
- The Light We Carry (2022).
- What is Michelle Obama's most famous book?
- Michelle Obama in Her Own Words (2008) is Michelle Obama'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.