Bob Hope books in order
American entertainer
- Lived
- 1903–2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 7
Bob Hope published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with I Never Left Home (1944). The best-known is Confessions of a Hooker (1985).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bob Hope
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Confessions of a Hooker
Bob Hope's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
I Never Left Home (1944)
I Owe Russia $1200 (1963)
The Last Christmas Show (1974)
The Road to Hollywood (1977)
Don't Shoot, It's Only Me (1990)
Other books in order
Five Women I Love (1966)
Confessions of a Hooker (1985)
About Bob Hope
Lester Townes "Bob" Hope was a British-born American comedian, actor, musician, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. He appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, starring in 54, including a series of seven Road to ... musical comedy films with Bing Crosby as his partner. He reached his 100th birthday 59 days before he died in 2003.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bob Hope FAQ
- How many books has Bob Hope written?
- Bob Hope published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bob Hope's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Confessions of a Hooker.
- What is Bob Hope's last book?
- Don't Shoot, It's Only Me (1990).
- What is Bob Hope's most famous book?
- Confessions of a Hooker (1985) is Bob Hope's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.