Alex Trebek books in order
Canadian and American game show host and TV personality
- Lived
- 1940–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Alex Trebek published 3 novels, beginning with The Jeopardy! Book (1990). The best-known is The Answer Is (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alex Trebek
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The Answer Is
Alex Trebek's most-read book.
Alex Trebek books in order of publication
The Jeopardy! Book (1990)
The Jeopardy Challenge (1992)
The Answer Is (2020)
About Alex Trebek
George Alexander Trebek was a Canadian and American game show host and television personality. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he was best known for hosting the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020. Trebek also hosted a number of other game shows, including The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, High Rollers, Battlestars, Classic Concentration, and To Tell the Truth. He made appearances, usually as himself, in numerous films and television series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alex Trebek FAQ
- How many books has Alex Trebek written?
- Alex Trebek published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alex Trebek's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Answer Is.
- What is Alex Trebek's last book?
- The Answer Is (2020).
- What is Alex Trebek's most famous book?
- The Answer Is (2020) is Alex Trebek's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.