Terry McMillan Books in Order

Terry McMillan is a renowned African-American author celebrated for her thought-provoking works that often feature strong female protagonists. A lifelong book lover, her passion for literature began at a young age while working at a library at fourteen. McMillan holds a BA in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as a degree from Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film Program. With a writing career spanning decades, McMillan rose to national prominence in 1992 with her critically acclaimed novel "Waiting to Exhale," which became a New York Times bestseller for months. The novel's success was further amplified by its 1995 film adaptation, starring Forest Whitaker. Her subsequent works, including "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Disappearing Acts," were also adapted into successful films, cementing McMillan's status as a leading voice in contemporary literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Terry McMillan

  • #1
    It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound(2006)
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  • #2
    It Was the Way She Said It(2025)
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  • #3
    Breaking Ice(1990)
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  • #4
    Making Callaloo: 25 Years of Black Literature(2002)
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  • #1
    Mama(1987)
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  • #2
    Disappearing Acts(1989)
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  • #3
    How Stella Got Her Groove Back(1996)
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  • #4
    A Day Late and a Dollar Short(2000)
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  • #5
    The Interruption of Everything(2003)
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  • #6
    Who Asked You?(2013)
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  • #7
    I Almost Forgot About You(2016)
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  • #8
    It's Not All Downhill from Here(2020)
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  • #1
    Waiting to Exhale(1992)
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  • #2
    Getting to Happy(2010)
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About Terry McMillan

Terry McMillan is a renowned African-American author celebrated for her thought-provoking works that often feature strong female protagonists. A lifelong book lover, her passion for literature began at a young age while working at a library at fourteen. McMillan holds a BA in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as a degree from Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film Program. With a writing career spanning decades, McMillan rose to national prominence in 1992 with her critically acclaimed novel "Waiting to Exhale," which became a New York Times bestseller for months. The novel's success was further amplified by its 1995 film adaptation, starring Forest Whitaker. Her subsequent works, including "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Disappearing Acts," were also adapted into successful films, cementing McMillan's status as a leading voice in contemporary literature.

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