Anita Loos published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 2 other books, beginning with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1925).
Updated September 2026
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Anita Loos's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1925)
But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1927)
Short story collections in order
Anita Loos Rediscovered (2003)
Non-fiction in order
Kiss Hollywood Good-by (1974)
Cast of Thousands (1977)
The Talmadge Girls (1978)
Fate Keeps on Happening (1984)
Plays in order
Gigi (1953)
San Francisco (1979)
Other books in order
No Mother to Guide Her (1961)
A Girl Like I (1966)
Film and TV adaptations
- Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955)Film · from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
About Anita Loos
Corinne Anita Loos was an American actress, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. In 1912, she became the first female staff screenwriter in Hollywood, when D. W. Griffith put her on the payroll at Triangle Film Corporation. She is best known for her 1925 comic novel, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, her screenplay of the 1939 adaptation of The Women, and her 1951 Broadway adaptation of Colette's novella Gigi.
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Anita Loos FAQ
- How many books has Anita Loos written?
- Anita Loos published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anita Loos's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
- What is Anita Loos's last book?
- The Talmadge Girls (1978).
- What is Anita Loos's most famous book?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1925) is Anita Loos's most widely read book.
- Which Anita Loos books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (as Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, film, 1955).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.