Paul Beatty has published 5 novels and 2 poetry collections, beginning with The White Boy Shuffle (1996). The best-known is The Sellout (2015). The latest is The Sellout (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Beatty
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The Sellout
Paul Beatty's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The White Boy Shuffle (1996)
Tuff (1998)
Hokum (2006)
Slumberland (2008)
The Sellout (2015)
Poetry in order
Big Bank Take Little Bank (1991)
Joker, Joker, Deuce (1994)
About Paul Beatty
Paul Beatty is an American author and professor of writing at Columbia University. In 2016, he won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout. It was the first time a writer from the United States was honored with the Man Booker.
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Paul Beatty FAQ
- How many books has Paul Beatty written?
- Paul Beatty has published 5 novels and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Beatty's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sellout.
- What is Paul Beatty's latest book?
- The Sellout (2015).
- What is Paul Beatty's most famous book?
- The Sellout (2015) is Paul Beatty'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.