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ⓘ About Imbolo Mbue
Imbolo lived in Limbe, Cameroon until family sponsored her higher education studies in America, coming to the States in the year 1998. She says that coming to America made her realize that she had to learn to stand out and stand up. She had to learn to be bolder and that she didn’t have to put up with things here that she would’ve in Limbe. After she finished her undergrad and grad studies, she started a job in marketing for a media company, a job she lost during the recession. During this time, Imbolo observed the difference in classes as she walked through New York City, where she observed cab drives that were mostly black, waiting to drive around executives. This formed the basis of her novel “Behold the Dreamers”.
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Who is Imbolo Mbue?
Imbolo lived in Limbe, Cameroon until family sponsored her higher education studies in America, coming to the States in the year 1998. She says that coming to America made her realize that she had to learn to stand out and stand up. She had to learn to be bolder and that she didn’t have to put up with things here that she would’ve in Limbe.
Which Imbolo Mbue series should I start with?
Imbolo Mbue's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Behold the Dreamers (2016).
How many books has Imbolo Mbue written?
Imbolo Mbue has 4 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2016 and 2026. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Imbolo Mbue's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 4 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Imbolo Mbue's books organised into series?
This guide splits Imbolo Mbue's 4 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books); Anthologies (1 book).