Benjamin Franklin books in order
American polymath and statesman
- Lived
- 1706–1790
- Country
- British America
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Richard Saunders, Poor Richard, Silence Dogood
Benjamin Franklin published 1 novel, 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Way to Wealth (1758). The best-known is The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1791).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Benjamin Franklin
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin's most-read book, rated by 54 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order
Experiments and Observations on Electricity (1751)
Novellas in order
Fart Proudly (1781)
Non-fiction in order
The Way to Wealth (1758)
The Interest of Great Britain Considered (1760)
Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces (1779)
The Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin (1794)
The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin (1808)
The Life and Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin (1815)
Children's books in order
The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin (1809)
The Art of Making Money Plenty (1811)
Other books in order
Familiar Letters and Miscellaneous Papers of Benjamin Franklin (1833)
Poor Richard's Almanack (1898)
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Franklin's Way to Wealth
Benjamin Franklin
Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin
Franklin's Autobiography
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 2 [of 3]
Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America
The whistle
Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons
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About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the first postmaster general.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Benjamin Franklin FAQ
- How many books has Benjamin Franklin written?
- Benjamin Franklin published 1 novel, 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Benjamin Franklin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
- What is Benjamin Franklin's last book?
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1791).
- What is Benjamin Franklin's most famous book?
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1791) is Benjamin Franklin's most widely read book.
- Does Benjamin Franklin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Benjamin Franklin has also published as Richard Saunders, Poor Richard and Silence Dogood.
- Can I read Benjamin Franklin's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Benjamin Franklin are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.