Christopher Morley books in order
American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet
- Lived
- 1890–1957
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 33
Christopher Morley published 16 novels, 3 novellas, 6 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with Parnassus on Wheels (1917). The best-known is The Haunted Bookshop (1919).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Christopher Morley
Standalone novels in order
Parnassus on Wheels (1917)
Shandygaff (1918)
Mince Pie: Adventures on the Sunny Side of Grub Street (1919)
The Haunted Bookshop (1919)
Plum Pudding, of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned (1921)
Where the Blue Begins (1923)
Thunder on the Left (1925)
The Romany Stain (1926)
Off the Deep End (1928)
Rudolph and Amina or the Black Crook (1930)
Human (1932)
Guide to Daily Reading (1934)
The Trojan Horse (1937)
Kitty Foyle (1939)
Thorofare (1942)
The Ironing Board (1949)
Novellas in order
In the Sweet Dry and Dry (1919)
Kathleen (1920)
The Story Of Ginger Cubes (1922)
Non-fiction in order
Pipefuls (1920)
Travels in Philadelphia (1920)
Modern Essays (1921)
The Powder of Sympathy (1923)
Ex Libris Carissimis (1932)
Old Loopy (1935)
Poetry in order
The Eighth Sin (1912)
Songs For A Little House (1917)
Chimneysmoke (1921)
Translations from the Chinese (1922)
Other books in order
The Rocking Horse (1919)
Hide and Seek (1920)
Modern Essays for Schools (1921)
The Tree That Didn't Get Trimmed (1927)
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About Christopher Morley
Christopher Darlington Morley was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Christopher Morley FAQ
- How many books has Christopher Morley written?
- Christopher Morley published 16 novels, 3 novellas, 6 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Christopher Morley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Haunted Bookshop.
- What is Christopher Morley's last book?
- The Ironing Board (1949).
- What is Christopher Morley's most famous book?
- The Haunted Bookshop (1919) is Christopher Morley's most widely read book.
- Can I read Christopher Morley's books for free?
- Yes. 16 books by Christopher Morley 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.