Al Franken has published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Lies (2003). The best-known is Al Franken: Giant of the Senate (2017). The latest is Al Franken: Giant of the Senate (2017).
Updated September 2026
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Al Franken: Giant of the Senate
Al Franken's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Why Not Me? (Jan 1999)
Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (2003)
Al Franken: Giant of the Senate (May 2017)
Non-fiction in order
Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations (1996)
Lies (2003)
Oh, the Things I Know! (2003)
The Truth (with Jokes) (2005)
Other books in order
I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me! (1992)
About Al Franken
Alan Stuart Franken is an American politician, comedian, screenwriter, and actor who served from 2009 until his resignation in 2018 as a United States senator from Minnesota. A member of the Democratic Party, he worked as an entertainer before entering politics, appearing on television and in film.
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Al Franken FAQ
- How many books has Al Franken written?
- Al Franken has published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Al Franken's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Al Franken: Giant of the Senate.
- What is Al Franken's latest book?
- Al Franken: Giant of the Senate (2017).
- What is Al Franken's most famous book?
- Al Franken: Giant of the Senate (2017) is Al Franken's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.