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Rian Malan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Rian Malan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Rian Malan series? Start with "Resident Alien" (2009) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Rian Malan reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Resident Alien
2009
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2012
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