Monica Ali has published 5 novels, beginning with Brick Lane (2003). The latest is Love Marriage (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Monica Ali
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Brick Lane
Monica Ali's most-read book.
Newest
Love Marriage
Published 2022.
Monica Ali books in order of publication
Brick Lane (2003)
Alentejo Blue (2006)
In the Kitchen (2009)
Untold Story (2011)
Love Marriage (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Brick Lane (2007)Film · from Brick Lane
About Monica Ali
Monica Ali is a British writer of Bangladeshi and English descent. In 2003, she was selected as one of the "Best of Young British Novelists" by Granta magazine based on her unpublished manuscript; her debut novel, Brick Lane, was published later that year. It was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. It was adapted as a 2007 film of the same name. She has also published four other novels. Her fifth novel, Love Marriage, was published by Virago Press in February 2022 and became an instant Sunday Times bestseller.
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Monica Ali FAQ
- How many books has Monica Ali written?
- Monica Ali has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Monica Ali's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Brick Lane.
- What is Monica Ali's latest book?
- Love Marriage (2022).
- What is Monica Ali's most famous book?
- Brick Lane (2003) is Monica Ali's most widely read book.
- Which Monica Ali books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Brick Lane (film, 2007).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.