Min Jin Lee has published 2 novels, beginning with Free Food for Millionaires (2007). The best-known is Pachinko (2017). The latest is Pachinko (2017).
Updated September 2026
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Pachinko
Min Jin Lee's most-read book.
Min Jin Lee books in order of publication
Free Food for Millionaires (2007)
Pachinko (2017)
Film and TV adaptations
- PachinkoTV · from Pachinko
About Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee is a Korean-American author based in Harlem, New York City; her work frequently deals with the Korean diaspora. She is best known for writing Free Food for Millionaires (2007) and Pachinko (2017), a finalist for the National Book Award, and runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In 2019, Lee became a writer-in-residence at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Her upcoming third novel in her Korean quartet, titled American Hagwon, will be released on September 29, 2026.
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Min Jin Lee FAQ
- How many books has Min Jin Lee written?
- Min Jin Lee has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Min Jin Lee's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pachinko.
- What is Min Jin Lee's latest book?
- Pachinko (2017).
- What is Min Jin Lee's most famous book?
- Pachinko (2017) is Min Jin Lee's most widely read book.
- Which Min Jin Lee books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Pachinko (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.