Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri

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Roman Stories (Collection) was the most recently released book by Jhumpa Lahiri, on October 10th, 2023.

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Jhumpa Lahiri Stats: The highest rated book by Jhumpa Lahiri on Book Notification is Unaccustomed Earth, a Collection. The second-highest rated book is Interpreter of Maladies, a Collection.

The most read book by Jhumpa Lahiri on Book Notification is The Namesake, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Interpreter of Maladies, a Collection.

Below is a complete list of Jhumpa Lahiri books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2004

List of Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Selected Shorts Books in Publication Order

Short stories from a variety of influential authors.

List of Jhumpa Lahiri Anthologies in Publication Order

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Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri (Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri) was born on July 11th, 1967 and is currently 58 years old. Jhumpa Lahiri was born in London, England.

Jhumpa Lahiri is the author of 3 Collections. The first collection published was Interpreter of Maladies, in 1999. The most recently published collection was Roman Stories which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming collections.

Jhumpa Lahiri: Awards & Accolades

Jhumpa Lahiri books have been nominated for multiple awards, The Namesake was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction, in 2003 as well as the Audie Award - Best Fiction in 2004. The Lowland was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2013 as well as the Booker Prize - Best Fiction Book in 2013, National Book Awards - Best Fiction in 2013 and the Women's Prize - For Fiction in 2014.

Jhumpa Lahiri: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Unaccustomed Earth was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Translating Myself and Others was a Honi Soit: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Selection in 2024.
  • Roman Stories was a Honi Soit: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Selection in 2024.
  • Whereabouts was a Honi Soit: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Selection in 2024.
  • The Lowland was a Good Housekeeping: 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors Selection in 2021 and a President Obama: Summer Reading List Selection in 2015.
  • The Namesake has made several lists including:
    1. Ex Libris: 100 Books to Read and Reread Selection in 2020.
    2. Jezebel: 75 Books Every Woman Should Read Selection in 2008.
    3. People Magazine: Best Books From the 2000s Selection in 2024.
  • Interpreter of Maladies has made several lists including:
    1. Amazon US: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
    2. New York Public Library: 125 Books We Love for Adults Selection in 2020.
    3. People Magazine: Best Books From the 1990s Selection in 2024.
    4. Los Angeles Times: The 30 Best Fiction Books of the Last 30 Years Selection in 2025.
    5. Parade: The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years Selection in 2016.
    6. Entertainment Weekly: The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 Selection in 2008.

Interpreter of Maladies was listed at #28 on the Los Angeles Times "Best Fiction Books of the Last 30 Years" list, which was published in April 2025.

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Fans of Jhumpa Lahiri also enjoy these authors:

  1. Khaled Hosseini, author of: The Kite Runner.
  2. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of: Eat, Pray, Love.
  3. Pat Conroy, author of: The Prince of Tides.
  4. Elizabeth Berg, author of the Mason Series.
  5. Alka Joshi, author of The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist Series.
  6. Amanda Peters, author of: The Berry Pickers.
  7. Kristin Hannah, author of: The Nightingale.
  8. Amor Towles, author of: A Gentleman in Moscow.
  9. Elizabeth Strout, author of the Olive Kitteridge Series.
  10. Emma Donoghue, author of: Room.

Jhumpa Lahiri: F.A.Q

When was Jhumpa Lahiri Born? How old is Jhumpa Lahiri?

Jhumpa Lahiri was born on July 11th, 1967. Jhumpa Lahiri is currently 58 years old.

Where was Jhumpa Lahiri Born?

Jhumpa Lahiri was born in London, England and is American.

What was the first book Jhumpa Lahiri wrote?

The first book written by Jhumpa Lahiri was Interpreter of Maladies, published in 1999.

What was the most recent book Jhumpa Lahiri wrote?

Her most recently released work was Roman Stories on October 10th, 2023.

What is the most popular book by Jhumpa Lahiri?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jhumpa Lahiri book is The Namesake. Here are her most popular books:
  1. The Namesake (6.73)
  2. Interpreter of Maladies (8.22)
  3. The Lowland (7)
  4. Unaccustomed Earth (8.8)
  5. In Other Words (6)

Are there upcoming new books by Jhumpa Lahiri?

Jhumpa Lahiri does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Jhumpa Lahiri written?

Jhumpa Lahiri has written 11 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 3 Collections, 3 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Selected Shorts Series.

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