Dawn French books in order
British actress, comedian and writer
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Dawn French has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with Big Knits (1990). The best-known is Oh Dear Silvia (2012). The latest is According to Yes (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dawn French
Start here
Oh Dear Silvia
Dawn French's most-read book.
Newest
According to Yes
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
A Tiny Bit Marvellous (2010)
Oh Dear Silvia (2012)
According to Yes (2015)
Non-fiction in order
Dear Fatty (2009)
Poetry in order
Me, You (2017)
Other books in order
Big Knits (1990)
Great Big Knits (1992)
Because of You (2020)
About Dawn French
Dawn Roma French is a British actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for writing and starring in the BBC sketch comedy series French and Saunders (1987–2007) with her friend and comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, and for starring in the BBC comedy series Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999) and The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2007). She has been nominated for seven British Academy Television Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dawn French FAQ
- How many books has Dawn French written?
- Dawn French has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dawn French's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Oh Dear Silvia.
- What is Dawn French's latest book?
- According to Yes (2015).
- What is Dawn French's most famous book?
- Oh Dear Silvia (2012) is Dawn French'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.