All Ishmael Reed Books in Publication Order
Complete Ishmael Reed bibliography in publication order.
Title
Date
Aug 1972
Sep 1974
Aug 1976
Sep 1977
Oct 1977
Sep 1978
May 1982
Nov 1982
Mar 1986
Jan 1988
Sep 1988
Apr 1989
Nov 1989
Mar 1993
Oct 1999
Jan 2009
Feb 2009
Apr 2011
May 2018
Jun 2021
Jul 2021
Jul 2023
Nov 2025
Ishmael Reed Books FAQ
How many books has Ishmael Reed written?
Ishmael Reed has written 23 books.
What is the latest Ishmael Reed book?
The most recent release by Ishmael Reed is Blind Persistence, published in November 2025.
What genres does Ishmael Reed write?
Ishmael Reed writes primarily General Fiction.
What series has Ishmael Reed written?
Ishmael Reed does not have any listed series and is best known on FictionDB for standalone books.
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