Fiction:
* Disappearing Acts: Her debut novel, published in 1998, tells the story of a young woman who struggles to find her place in the world after her mother disappears. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the American Book Award and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association Award.
* The Interruption of Everything: Published in 2005, this novel tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown after a tragic accident, confronting her past and the people who left her behind.
* Those Who Kneel Before Me: This novel was published in 2011 and features a young woman who has been abandoned by her mother and struggles to find her identity.
Non-fiction:
* The Best of Me, The Worst of Me: This memoir was published in 2009 and offers a raw and honest look at McMillan's life, including her experiences with racism, poverty, and addiction.
McMillan is known for her honest and powerful writing, which often explores themes of race, gender, and class. Her work has been praised for its lyrical prose and its ability to capture the complexities of human relationships.