How many books has Sue Monk Kidd written?

Sue Monk Kidd has published 8 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Sue Monk Kidd's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret Life of Bees.

What is Sue Monk Kidd's most famous book?

The Secret Life of Bees (2002) is Sue Monk Kidd's most widely read book.

Which Sue Monk Kidd books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Secret Life of Bees (film, 2008) and The Mermaid Chair (TV, 2006).

Sue Monk Kidd books in order

Novelist

Born: 1948
Country: United States
Books: 11

Literary fiction

Sue Monk Kidd has published 8 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (1996). The best-known is The Secret Life of Bees (2002). The latest is Writing Creativity and Soul (2025).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sue Monk Kidd

Start here
The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd's most-read book.
Newest
Writing Creativity and Soul
Published 2025.

Standalone novels in order

God's Joyful Surprise (1987)
265 pages
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When the Heart Waits (1990)
226 pages
Buy
The Secret Life of Bees (2002)
303 pages★ 4.0 (44 ratings)Adapted for film
Buy
The Mermaid Chair (Apr 2005)
335 pagesAdapted for TV
Buy
Traveling with Pomegranates (2009)
Buy
The Invention of Wings (2014)
384 pages
Buy
The Book of Longings (2020)
384 pages
Buy
Writing Creativity and Soul (2025)
240 pages
Buy

Non-fiction in order

Love's Hidden Blessings (1990)
202 pages
Buy
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (1996)
246 pages
Buy

Other books in order

All Things Are Possible (1988)
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Film and TV adaptations

The Secret Life of Bees (2008)Film · from The Secret Life of Bees
The Mermaid Chair (2006)TV · from The Mermaid Chair

About Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd is an American writer from Sylvester, Georgia. She is best known for her historical novels, which frequently deal with themes of race, feminism, and religion and include The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings.

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Sue Monk Kidd FAQ

How many books has Sue Monk Kidd written?: Sue Monk Kidd has published 8 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sue Monk Kidd's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret Life of Bees.
What is Sue Monk Kidd's latest book?: Writing Creativity and Soul (2025).
What is Sue Monk Kidd's most famous book?: The Secret Life of Bees (2002) is Sue Monk Kidd's most widely read book.
Which Sue Monk Kidd books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Secret Life of Bees (film, 2008) and The Mermaid Chair (TV, 2006).