Bill Cosby books in order
American actor and comedian
- Born
- 1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 20
Bill Cosby has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 9 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with The Black Book (1974). The best-known is Time Flies (Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover] by Bill Cosby; Alvin F (1987). The latest is I Am What I Ate...and I'm Frightened!!! (2003).
Updated September 2026
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Time Flies (Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover] by Bill Cosby; Alvin F
Bill Cosby's most-read book.
Newest
I Am What I Ate...and I'm Frightened!!!
Published 2003.
Standalone novels in order
The Black Book (1974), with Toni Morrison
Money Troubles (1998)
I Am What I Ate...and I'm Frightened!!! (2003)
Novellas in order
The Day I Saw My Father Cry (2000)
Non-fiction in order
Time Flies (Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover] by Bill Cosby; Alvin F (1987)
Childhood (1991)
Cosbyology (2001)
Children's books in order
The Best Way To Play (1997)
The Meanest Thing to Say (1997)
The Treasure Hunt (1997)
Super-fine Valentine (1998)
Hooray for the Dandelion Warriors! (1999)
My Big Lie (1999)
One Dark and Scary Night (1999)
The Day I Was Rich (1999)
The Worst Day of My Life (1999)
Other books in order
Fatherhood (1986)
Love and Marriage (1989)
Kids Say the Darndest Things (1998)
Congratulations! Now What? (1999)
About Bill Cosby
William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality. Often deemed a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was well known in the United States for his stand-up comedy routines and television career before achieving global recognition for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He was also prolific in advertising for decades and was the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees throughout his career, many of which were revoked after dozens of allegations of sexual assault were made against him, starting in 2014 and culminating in a 2018 conviction for aggravated indecent assault.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bill Cosby FAQ
- How many books has Bill Cosby written?
- Bill Cosby has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 9 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bill Cosby's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Time Flies (Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover] by Bill Cosby; Alvin F.
- What is Bill Cosby's latest book?
- I Am What I Ate...and I'm Frightened!!! (2003).
- What is Bill Cosby's most famous book?
- Time Flies (Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover] by Bill Cosby; Alvin F (1987) is Bill Cosby's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.