Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was an award–winning American novelist. She received the Pulitzer Prize for her critically acclaimed novel, Beloved; inspired by the true story of a runaway slave, the book was adapted for film in 1998. Morrison was also the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993 and was also honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Her other most popular books include The Bluest Eye, Sula, and Song of Solomon. One of America's most gifted storytellers, Tony Morrison's writing is characterized by epic themes, vivid dialogue, and richly detailed characters, and her books continue to captivate readers to this day.
All Books By Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison Books
Explore all the books by Toni Morrison at Barnes & Noble. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Pulitzer Prize, and a twice a finalist for the National Book Award, Toni Morrison is one of our greatest American writers. Her novels have been taught in high schools, colleges and universities across the country and influenced acclaimed writers like two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, Nana Kwame Adjei Benyah, Salman Rushdie, John Irving, Angie Thomas, Jaqueline Woodson, Carmen Maria Machado, Essie Chambers, Ayana Mathis, Hanif Abdurraquib, Saeed Jones and Alexander Chee, among countless others. Barnes & Noble booksellers, critics and readers agree that The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon and Beloved (winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis for a film starring Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover) are Morrison's masterworks and the best introductions to the legendary author's body of work. The Bluest Eye, her first novel, is a powerful story about a young African American girl's personal struggle with society's perception of beauty. This is a great Toni Morrison book for a new reader to start with. Sula is another of Morrison's marvels, this story digs into all the emotional touchpoints of friendship, love, and societal roles. It's the tale of two lifelong best friends and how far they'll go to repair what is thought lost. Whichever Toni Morrison book you choose, her masterful storytelling will make you want to read them all.
List of 11 Toni Morrison Novels from First to Last