Reading order
African Writers Series reading order
- People of the City1954
- Mission to Kala1957
- Wand of Noble Wood1961
- Zambia Shall Be Free1962
- Eze Goes to School1963
- The African1964
- The Voice1964
- A Man of the People1966
- The Narrow Path1966
- The Only Son1966
- The Lion and the Jewel1967
- This Earth, My Brother1972
- Every volume in order (28) ↓
- 27 volumes
- Volumes
- 1954–2022
- Published
- Ongoing
- Status
Quick answer
People of the City
Start withPeople of the City
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Publication order
27 volumes1954–2022Ongoing
Volume numbering in the sources is incomplete — the order below follows publication years.
Every volume in order
Read: 0 of 28
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- Women in Nigeria: An Annotated BibliographyBuyWomen in Nigeria: An Annotated Bibliography–Not ranked yet
Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which African Writers Series book is the longest?
“Foundational African Writers” is the longest at 472 pages; the shortest is “The Lion and the Jewel” with 65 pages.
What should I read after African Writers Series?
Other series by Chinua Achebe: The African Trilogy.
