Abdulrazak Gurnah Books in Order
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a renowned novelist, born in 1948 in Zanzibar and currently residing in England. He is a professor at the University of Kent, where he imparts his knowledge to aspiring writers. Gurnah's prolific literary career has yielded seven novels, each a testament to his skill and artistry. His notable works include PARADISE, which garnered shortlist nominations for both the Booker and the Whitbread Prizes, and BY THE SEA, a title that earned longlisting for the prestigious Booker Prize and shortlisting for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Additionally, his novel DESERTION secured a shortlist spot for the Commonwealth Prize, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Abdulrazak Gurnah
- #1AmazonMemory of Departure(1987)
- #2AmazonPilgrim's Way(1988)
- #3AmazonDottie(1990)
- #4AmazonParadise(1994)
- #5AmazonAdmiring Silence(1996)
- #6AmazonBy the Sea(2001)
- #7AmazonDesertion(2005)
- #8AmazonThe Last Gift(2011)
- #9AmazonGravel Heart(2017)
- #10AmazonAfterlives(2020)
- #11AmazonTheft(2025)
- #12AmazonThe Granta Book of the African Short Story(2011)
- #13AmazonRoad Stories(2012)
About Abdulrazak Gurnah
Abdulrazak Gurnah is a renowned novelist, born in 1948 in Zanzibar and currently residing in England. He is a professor at the University of Kent, where he imparts his knowledge to aspiring writers. Gurnah's prolific literary career has yielded seven novels, each a testament to his skill and artistry. His notable works include PARADISE, which garnered shortlist nominations for both the Booker and the Whitbread Prizes, and BY THE SEA, a title that earned longlisting for the prestigious Booker Prize and shortlisting for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Additionally, his novel DESERTION secured a shortlist spot for the Commonwealth Prize, further solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
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