Lisa Ko Books in Order

Lisa Ko is a critically acclaimed author known for her powerful and poignant storytelling. Her debut novel, THE LEAVERS, won the prestigious PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and was a finalist for the 2017 National Book Award in Fiction. Set against the backdrop of New York and China, THE LEAVERS is a heart-wrenching tale of one young man's quest to find his mother, an undocumented Chinese immigrant who disappears when he's 11 years old, leaving him to be adopted by a white family. Ko's work often explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging. A dedicated writer, Ko began crafting stories at the age of 5 and published her first book at 41, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her craft.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Lisa Ko

  • #1
    This Telling (By: Cheryl Strayed)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Graceful Burdens (By: Roxane Gay)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Sweet Virginia (By: Caroline Kepnes)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Contractors(2020)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Halfway to Free (By: Emma Donoghue)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Bear Witness (By: Mary Gaitskill)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Shine, Pamela! Shine! (By: Kate Atkinson)(2020)
    Amazon

About Lisa Ko

Lisa Ko is a critically acclaimed author known for her powerful and poignant storytelling. Her debut novel, THE LEAVERS, won the prestigious PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and was a finalist for the 2017 National Book Award in Fiction. Set against the backdrop of New York and China, THE LEAVERS is a heart-wrenching tale of one young man's quest to find his mother, an undocumented Chinese immigrant who disappears when he's 11 years old, leaving him to be adopted by a white family. Ko's work often explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging. A dedicated writer, Ko began crafting stories at the age of 5 and published her first book at 41, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her craft.

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