Nappily books in order

The Nappily series by Trisha R. Thomas follows Venus Johnston through nine books about identity, beauty, and relationships in African American women's lives.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Nappily Ever After 2000 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
2 Nappily Married 2000 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
3 Would I Lie to You? 2004 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
4 Nappily Faithful 2008 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
5 Nappily in Bloom 2009 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
6 Un-Nappily in Love 2010 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
7 Nappily About Us 2011 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
8 Nappily Entangled 2014 Trisha R. Thomas Buy
9 Postcards From Venus 2016 Trisha R. Thomas Buy

The Nappily series by Trisha R. Thomas consists of nine books published between 2000 and 2016. The series begins with Nappily Ever After, which follows Venus Johnston as she makes a bold decision about her natural hair that ripples through every part of her life. Nappily Married continues the story into her marriage, while Would I Lie to You? and Nappily Faithful explore trust and commitment.

Later entries including Nappily in Bloom, Un-Nappily in Love, Nappily About Us, Nappily Entangled, and Postcards From Venus follow Venus through ongoing challenges in love, family, and self-acceptance. The series uses personal decisions about beauty and appearance as a lens for exploring deeper questions about identity. The first book was adapted into a 2018 Netflix film, though the movie takes its own approach to the source material.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Nappily series?

There are nine books in the Nappily series, published between 2000 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Nappily series?

The first book in the Nappily series is Nappily Ever After, published in 2000.

Do the Nappily books need to be read in order?

Yes, the Nappily books should be read in order starting with Nappily Ever After. The series follows Venus Johnston’s life over many years, and her personal growth and relationships develop across all nine books.

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