David Letterman books in order
American comedian and television host
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Earl Hofert
David Letterman has published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with The "LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN" BOOK OF TOP TEN LISTS (1990). The best-known is Late Show Fun Facts (2008). The latest is Late Show Fun Facts (2008).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Letterman
Start here
Late Show Fun Facts
David Letterman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Late Show Fun Facts (Sep 2008)
Other books in order
The "LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN" BOOK OF TOP TEN LISTS (1990)
About David Letterman
David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television history.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Letterman FAQ
- How many books has David Letterman written?
- David Letterman has published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Letterman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Late Show Fun Facts.
- What is David Letterman's latest book?
- Late Show Fun Facts (2008).
- What is David Letterman's most famous book?
- Late Show Fun Facts (2008) is David Letterman's most widely read book.
- Does David Letterman write under a pen name?
- Yes: David Letterman has also published as Earl Hofert.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.