Ben Elton books in order
British comedian, author, playwright, actor and director
- Born
- 1959
- Country
- Australia
- Books
- 20
Ben Elton has published 17 novels, 1 novella and 2 plays, beginning with The First Casualty (2005). The best-known is Time and Time Again (2014). The latest is Identity Crisis (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ben Elton
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Time and Time Again
Ben Elton's most-read book.
Newest
Identity Crisis
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Stark (1989)
Gridlock (1991)
Popcorn (Aug 1996)
Blast from the Past (Sep 1998)
Inconceivable (1999)
This Other Eden (2000)
Dead Famous (2001)
The Gospel According to Ben Elton (2002)
High Society (Nov 2002)
Past Mortem (2004)
The First Casualty (2005)
Chart Throb (2006)
Blind Faith (Nov 2007)
Meltdown (2009)
Time and Time Again (2014)
Upstart Crow (2018)
Identity Crisis (2019)
Novellas in order
Silly Cow (1992)
Plays in order
Gasping (1990)
"Blackadder" (1998)
About Ben Elton
Benjamin Charles Elton is a British comedian and writer. He has written and produced for television, radio, films, novels, theatre and musicals, and has performed as a stand-up comedian and on screen. One of the major figures in the alternative comedy movement of the 1980s, he used a style of left-wing political satire in his early stand-up comedy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ben Elton FAQ
- How many books has Ben Elton written?
- Ben Elton has published 17 novels, 1 novella and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ben Elton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Time and Time Again.
- What is Ben Elton's latest book?
- Identity Crisis (2019).
- What is Ben Elton's most famous book?
- Time and Time Again (2014) is Ben Elton'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.