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
- #1AmazonThis Telling (By: Cheryl Strayed)(2020)
- #2AmazonGraceful Burdens (By: Roxane Gay)(2020)
- #3AmazonSweet Virginia (By: Caroline Kepnes)(2020)
- #4AmazonThe Contractors(2020)
- #5AmazonHalfway to Free (By: Emma Donoghue)(2020)
- #6AmazonBear Witness (By: Mary Gaitskill)(2020)
- #7AmazonShine, Pamela! Shine! (By: Kate Atkinson)(2020)
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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