Harper Lee
Harper Lee (Nelle Harper Lee) was born on April 28th, 1926. Harper passed away February 19th, 2016 at 89 years old. Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama, USA.
Harper Lee is known for writing in the Historical Fiction and Literary Fiction genres.
Harper Lee was the author of the To Kill a Mockingbird series which consists of 2 novels. The To Kill a Mockingbird series started in 1960 with the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The most recently released novel in the To Kill a Mockingbird series was Go Set a Watchman which was released in 2015. There are no upcoming novels for the To Kill a Mockingbird series.
Harper Lee also wrote one book in the Collections series called, The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays.
Harper Lee was inducted into the Nielsen Bestseller Awards' 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.
Harper Lee: Awards & Accolades
Lee's books have won multiple awards, Go Set a Watchman won the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2015 as well as the Nielsen Awards - Gold Bestseller in 2017.
Harper Lee books have also been nominated for multiple awards, To Kill a Mockingbird was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1961 as well as the Audie Award - Audiobook of the Year in 2007, Audie Award - Best Female Narrator in 2007. Go Set a Watchman was nominated for the Waterstones, Book of the Year, in 2015 as well as the Audie Award - Audiobook of the Year in 2016.
Harper Lee: Lists & Other Mentions
- Go Set a Watchman has made several lists including:
- New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
- Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
- Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
- Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2015.
- To Kill a Mockingbird has made several lists including:
- AbeBooks: 100 (Fiction) Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2018.
- NPR: 100 Best Beach Books Selection in 2009.
- Good Housekeeping: 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors Selection in 2021.
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Radcliffe's List Selection in 1998.
- The Guardian: 100 Best Novels Written in English Selection in 2015.
- Amazon US: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
- Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
- The Guardian: 100 Greatest Novels of All Time Selection in 2003 and 2015.
- Penguin: 100 Must-Read Classic Books Selection in 2022.
- The Telegraph: 100 Novels Everyone Should Read Selection in 2009.
- BBC: 100 Novels That Shaped Our World Selection in 2019.
- New York Public Library: 125 Books We Love for Adults Selection in 2020.
- The Independent: 25 Best Books by Female Authors Selection in 2019.
- The Independent: 40 Best Books To Read Before You Die Selection in 2023.
- The Telegraph: 50 Best Cult Books Selection in 2016.
- The Guardian: 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman Selection in 2003.
- Jezebel: 75 Books Every Woman Should Read Selection in 2008.
- The Daily Mail: A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life Selection in 2019.
- Time Magazine: All-Time 100 Novels Selection in 2005.
- WordsRated: America’s 100 Favorite Books Selection in 2024.
- Marie Claire Magazine: Best Books To Read Before You Die Selection in 2017.
- Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1961 and 2015.
- Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997.
- Book Riot: From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books Selection in 2013.
- Literary Hub: Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World Selection in 2015.
- BBC: Radio Oxford 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die Selection in 2020.
- TES Magazine: Teacher's Favourite Books List Selection in 2013.
- Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.
- Parade: The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years Selection in 2016.
- Oxford American: The Best Southern Novels of All Time Selection in 2009.
- BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
- PBS: The Great American Read Selection in 2018.
- Refinery29: The Ultimate Book Bucket List Selection in 2023.
- Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Selection in 1995.
- Entertainment Weekly: Top 100 Novels Selection in 2013.
Go Set a Watchman was the #1 entry on the Publishers Weekly bestselling novels list in 2015.
Related Authors
Fans of Harper Lee also enjoy these authors:
- Amor Towles, author of: A Gentleman in Moscow.
- Mark Twain, author of the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Series.
- Emma Donoghue, author of: Room.
- John Irving, author of: A Prayer for Owen Meany.
- Fannie Flagg, author of the Whistle Stop, AL Series.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of: The Secret Garden.
- Pip Williams, author of: The Dictionary of Lost Words.
- Elizabeth Berg, author of the Mason Series.
- Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of: What She Left Behind.
- Betty Smith, author of: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
Harper Lee: F.A.Q
When was Harper Lee Born?
Harper Lee was born on April 28th, 1926.
When did Harper Lee die?
Harper Lee died on February 19th, 2016 at 89 years old.
Where was Harper Lee Born?
Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama, USA.
What book awards has Harper Lee won?
Go Set a Watchman: Goodreads Awards Best Fiction (2015), Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
What was the first book Harper Lee wrote?
The first book written by Harper Lee was To Kill a Mockingbird, published in 1960.
What was the most recent book Harper Lee wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays on October 21st, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Harper Lee?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Harper Lee book is
To Kill a Mockingbird. Here are her most popular books:
- To Kill a Mockingbird (8.56)
- Go Set a Watchman (6.71)
What genres does Harper Lee Write?
Harper Lee primarily writes in the Historical Fiction and Literary Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Social Commentary, Historical Literary Fiction, and Coming of Age.
How many books has Harper Lee written?
Harper Lee has written 3 books. 2 books in the To Kill a Mockingbird Series, 1 Collections.