Billie Holiday books in order
American jazz singer
- Lived
- 1915–1959
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Billie Holiday published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with Lady Sings the Blues (1956).
Updated September 2026
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Lady Sings the Blues
Billie Holiday's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Lady Sings the Blues (1956)
Children's books in order
God Bless the Child (2004)
Other books in order
Billie Holiday - Lady Sings The Blues (1985)
Film and TV adaptations
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972)Film · from Lady Sings the Blues
About Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Billie Holiday FAQ
- How many books has Billie Holiday written?
- Billie Holiday published 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Billie Holiday's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lady Sings the Blues.
- What is Billie Holiday's last book?
- Lady Sings the Blues (1956).
- What is Billie Holiday's most famous book?
- Lady Sings the Blues (1956) is Billie Holiday's most widely read book.
- Which Billie Holiday books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Lady Sings the Blues (film, 1972).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.