Mona Eltahawy books in order
Egyptian-American journalist
- Born
- 1967
- Country
- Egypt
- Books
- 3
Mona Eltahawy has published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Headscarves and Hymens (2015). The latest is The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mona Eltahawy
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Headscarves and Hymens
Mona Eltahawy's most-read book.
Newest
The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls
Published 2019.
Non-fiction in order
Headscarves and Hymens (2015)
The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls (2019)
Other books in order
Bloody Hell! (2025)
About Mona Eltahawy
Mona Eltahawy is an Egyptian-American freelance journalist and social commentator. Based in New York City, she has written essays and op-eds for publications worldwide on Egypt and the Islamic world, on topics including women's rights, patriarchy, and Muslim political and social affairs. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and the Miami Herald among others. Headscarves and Hymens, Eltahawy's first book, was published in May 2015. Eltahawy has been a guest analyst on U.S. radio and television news shows. She is among people who spearheaded the Mosque Me Too movement by using the hashtag #MosqueMeToo.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mona Eltahawy FAQ
- How many books has Mona Eltahawy written?
- Mona Eltahawy has published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mona Eltahawy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Headscarves and Hymens.
- What is Mona Eltahawy's latest book?
- The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls (2019).
- What is Mona Eltahawy's most famous book?
- Headscarves and Hymens (2015) is Mona Eltahawy's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.