Some of the best books by Indigenous writers in the United States of America
By Kobo • October 31, 2026 November is Native American Heritage Month, so it's the perfect time to check out books by Indigenous authors. From young adult fiction to literary fiction to horror stories, these authors are writing across many genres, with stories that are moving, captivating, and unforgettable. Here are some of our favorite books from Indigenous writers in the United States. Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley In this slow-burn mystery, half-Native former hockey player Daunis Fontaine goes undercover to help solve a murder she witnesses. Having never quite fit in anywhere, including on the Ojibwe reservation, Daunis is struggling to find her place in her community and iron out her own identity. Even as the investigation slowly unfolds, the real focus is Daunis's coming-of-age as she struggles with grief and with the realities of being a Native American woman in a world where Indigenous b...
