Alan Alda has published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Apple Tree (1960). The best-known is Never Have Your Dog Stuffed (2005). The latest is If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? (2017).
Updated September 2026
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Never Have Your Dog Stuffed
Alan Alda's most-read book.
Newest
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Never Have Your Dog Stuffed (2005)
Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself (2007)
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? (2017)
Other books in order
Apple Tree (1960)
About Alan Alda
Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo, known professionally as Alan Alda, is an American actor and filmmaker. In a career spanning seven decades on both stage and screen, he is best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983), where he also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series. Alda has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, three Tony Awards, and two BAFTAs.
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Alan Alda FAQ
- How many books has Alan Alda written?
- Alan Alda has published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alan Alda's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Never Have Your Dog Stuffed.
- What is Alan Alda's latest book?
- If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? (2017).
- What is Alan Alda's most famous book?
- Never Have Your Dog Stuffed (2005) is Alan Alda'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.