Ellen DeGeneres has published 4 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Seriously--I'm Kidding (2011). The latest is Home (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ellen DeGeneres
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Seriously--I'm Kidding
Ellen DeGeneres's most-read book.
Newest
Home
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
My Point-- and I Do Have One (1995)
The Funny Thing Is-- (2003)
Seriously--I'm Kidding (2011)
Home (2015)
Other books in order
Little Ellen (2022)
About Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen (1994–1998) and The Ellen Show (2001–2002). She also hosted the syndicated television talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022), for which she received 33 Daytime Emmy Awards.
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Ellen DeGeneres FAQ
- How many books has Ellen DeGeneres written?
- Ellen DeGeneres has published 4 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ellen DeGeneres's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seriously--I'm Kidding.
- What is Ellen DeGeneres's latest book?
- Home (2015).
- What is Ellen DeGeneres's most famous book?
- Seriously--I'm Kidding (2011) is Ellen DeGeneres'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.