Helen Oyeyemi Books in Order
Helen Oyeyemi is a critically acclaimed British novelist and short story writer, celebrated for her distinctive, genre-bending style that seamlessly blends elements of magical realism, mythology, and psychological insight. She resides in Prague, where her fascination with the city's cultural heritage continues to inspire her writing. With a remarkable body of work, Oyeyemi has published numerous award-winning novels, including "Mr. Fox," "White Teeth," and "What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours," as well as several critically acclaimed short story collections. Her writing has been praised for its lyricism, intellectual depth, and exploration of themes such as identity, culture, and the human condition. A recipient of numerous literary awards and honors, Oyeyemi remains one of the most innovative and exciting voices in contemporary literature.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Helen Oyeyemi
- #1AmazonThe Icarus Girl(2005)
- #2AmazonThe Opposite House(2007)
- #3AmazonWhite is for Witching(2009)
- #4AmazonMr. Fox(2011)
- #5AmazonBoy, Snow, Bird(2013)
- #6AmazonGingerbread(2019)
- #7AmazonPeaces(2021)
- #8AmazonParasol Against the Axe(2024)
- #9AmazonA New New Me(2025)
- #10AmazonJuniper's Whitening / Victimese(2005)
- #11AmazonWhat Is Not Yours Is Not Yours(2016)
- #1AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2010 (With: David Constantine,Sarah Hall,Aminatta Forna,Jon McGregor)(2010)
- #2AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2013 (By: Lionel Shriver,Sarah Hall,Lavinia Greenlaw,Lucy Wood)(2013)
- #3AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2014 (By: Tessa Hadley,Lionel Shriver,Zadie Smith,Rose Tremain,Francesca Rhydderch,Alan Yentob)(2014)
- #4AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2015 (By: Jeremy Page)(2015)
- #5AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2017 (With: Joanna Trollope,Jenni Fagan,Benjamin Markovits,Will Eaves,Cynan Jones)(2017)
- #6AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2018 (By: Kerry Andrew,Sarah Hall,Ingrid Persaud,Nell Stevens,Kiare Ladner,Stig Abell)(2018)
- #7AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2019 (By: Lucy Caldwell,Jo Lloyd,Lynda Clark,Jacqueline Crooks,Nikki Bedi)(2019)
- #8AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2020 (By: Eley Williams,Sarah Hall,Caleb Azumah Nelson,Jan Carson,Jack Houston)(2020)
- #9AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (By: Danny Rhodes,James Runcie,Richard Smyth,Lucy Caldwell,Rory Gleeson,Georgina Harding)(2021)
- #10AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2022 (By: Kerry Andrew,Elizabeth Day,Jenn Ashworth,Anna Bailey,Vanessa Onwuemezi,Saba Sams)(2022)
- #11AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2023 (By: Kamila Shamsie,ReetaChakrabarti,NickMulgrew,NaomiWood,CheriseSaywell,KPatrick)(2023)
- #12AmazonThe BBC National Short Story Award 2024 (By: Lucy Caldwell,Ross Raisin,Will Boast,Manish Chauhan,Paddy O’Connell,Vee Walker)(2024)
- #13AmazonOne for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1(2011)
- #14AmazonFuries(2023)
- #15AmazonCollected Stories(2023)
- #16AmazonA Cage Went in Search of a Bird: Ten Kafkaesque Stories(2024)
About Helen Oyeyemi
Helen Oyeyemi is a critically acclaimed British novelist and short story writer, celebrated for her distinctive, genre-bending style that seamlessly blends elements of magical realism, mythology, and psychological insight. She resides in Prague, where her fascination with the city's cultural heritage continues to inspire her writing. With a remarkable body of work, Oyeyemi has published numerous award-winning novels, including "Mr. Fox," "White Teeth," and "What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours," as well as several critically acclaimed short story collections. Her writing has been praised for its lyricism, intellectual depth, and exploration of themes such as identity, culture, and the human condition. A recipient of numerous literary awards and honors, Oyeyemi remains one of the most innovative and exciting voices in contemporary literature.
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