David Duchovny has published 4 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Holy Cow (2015). The best-known is Bucky F*cking Dent (2016). The latest is Truly Like Lightning (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Duchovny
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Bucky F*cking Dent
David Duchovny's most-read book.
Newest
Truly Like Lightning
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Holy Cow (2015)
Bucky F*cking Dent (2016)
Miss Subways (2018)
Truly Like Lightning (2021)
Other books in order
Reservoir (2021)
About David Duchovny
David William Duchovny is an American actor, writer, director and musician. He received his breakthrough with the role of Fox Mulder in The X-Files franchise receiving international fame and earning a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and five Actor Awards. He received another Golden Globe for his portrayal of Hank Moody on the television series Californication (2007–2014). He also had a recurring role in the Twin Peaks franchise as transgender DEA agent Denise Bryson. He executive-produced and starred in the historically based cop drama Aquarius (2015–2016).
He wrote, directed and starred in the 2004 coming-of-age comedy House of D, which also starred Robin Williams, Téa Leoni and Anton Yelchin.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Duchovny FAQ
- How many books has David Duchovny written?
- David Duchovny has published 4 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Duchovny's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bucky F*cking Dent.
- What is David Duchovny's latest book?
- Truly Like Lightning (2021).
- What is David Duchovny's most famous book?
- Bucky F*cking Dent (2016) is David Duchovny's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.