TV series · 2013 · Netflix
Is Orange Is the New Black based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Orange Is the New Black is based on the book Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman (2010).
The TV series premiered in 2013 on Netflix.
The book behind Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison
by Piper Kerman · first published 2010 · memoir
2010 memoir by Piper Kerman.
Common questions
Is Orange Is the New Black based on a book?
Yes. Orange Is the New Black is based on the book Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman (2010).
Who wrote the book Orange Is the New Black is based on?
Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison was written by Piper Kerman and first published in 2010.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.