The Guardian ranks Rachel Cusk's best books, spanning from her acclaimed debut to recent autofictional works that explore celebrity, motherhood, and personal relationships.

– Life of M – Cusk's latest novel featuring a writer inventing a biography of a film star resembling Natalie Portman; explores themes of fame and authenticity through an abstract, minimalist lens.
– A short story collection – Diverse characters linked by a newspaper columnist; uneven initially but strengthens when examining privileged subjects like lawyers and ski trips.
– The Debut – Cusk's cheerfully comic first novel about Agnes Day seeking love in London, published to critical acclaim and a Whitbread award when the author was 26.
– Second Novel – A romantic dramedy featuring Francine and Ralph navigating London life and relationship uncertainty, culminating in a complex climax.
– A Novel About Guests – Writer M invites painter L to live with her family, creating domestic upheaval; inspired by DH Lawrence's time in New Mexico.
– Motherhood Memoir – Cusk's controversial account of early motherhood's emotional toll, praised for its candour in challenging idealised portrayals of parenthood.