Art Buchwald published 1 novel, 1 novella, 19 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Paris (1954). The best-known is The Buchwald Stops Here (1978).
Updated September 2026
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The Buchwald Stops Here
Art Buchwald's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Too Soon to Say Goodbye (2006)
Novellas in order
Irvings Delight (1975)
Non-fiction in order
Paris (1954)
Don't Forget to Write (1960)
--And Then I Told the President (1965)
Son of the Great Society (1966)
Have I Ever Lied to You? (1968)
The Establishment Is Alive and Well in Washington (1969)
Getting High in Government Circles (1971)
Washington Is Leaking (1976)
I Never Danced at the White House (1977)
The Buchwald Stops Here (1978)
Laid Back in Washington (1981)
While Reagan Slept (1983)
You Can Fool All of the People All the Time (1985)
I Think I Don't Remember (1987)
Whose Rose Garden Is It Anyway? (1989)
Lighten Up, George (1991)
I'll Always Have Paris (1996)
We'll Laugh Again (2002)
Beating Around the Bush (2005)
Other books in order
Counting Sheep (1970)
"i Am Not a Crook" (1973)
Humor Goes a Long Way (1986)
About Art Buchwald
Arthur Buchwald was an American humorist best known for his column in The Washington Post. At the height of his popularity, it was published nationwide as a syndicated column in more than 500 newspapers. His column focused on political satire and commentary.
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Art Buchwald FAQ
- How many books has Art Buchwald written?
- Art Buchwald published 1 novel, 1 novella, 19 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Art Buchwald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Buchwald Stops Here.
- What is Art Buchwald's last book?
- Too Soon to Say Goodbye (2006).
- What is Art Buchwald's most famous book?
- The Buchwald Stops Here (1978) is Art Buchwald'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.