* Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard (1998): This was her debut novel and won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1998. It's a satirical and fantastical story set in India about a young man who believes he's the reincarnation of a god and causes chaos in his village.
* The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina (2006): This novel follows the story of an Indian family who emigrates to New York and the complex relationships between the family members, particularly the mother and her two daughters. It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2006.
While these are her most well-known works, she has also written short stories and essays.