Portrait of Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson books in order

English actress and screenwriter

Born
1959
Country
United Kingdom
Books
6

Emma Thompson has published 5 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries (1996). The best-known is No More Diapers! (1999). The latest is Down Cemetery Road Deluxe Edition (2025).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Emma Thompson

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries (1996)

    288 pages

  2. No More Diapers! (1999)

  3. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote (2018)

    174 pages

  4. Last Christmas (2019)

    272 pages

  5. Down Cemetery Road Deluxe Edition (2025)

    384 pages

Other books in order

  1. Jim's Spectacular Christmas (2022)

About Emma Thompson

Dame Emma Thompson is an English actress and screenwriter. Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as a nomination for two Grammy Awards. In 2018, she was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Emma Thompson FAQ

How many books has Emma Thompson written?
Emma Thompson has published 5 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Emma Thompson's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with No More Diapers!.
What is Emma Thompson's latest book?
Down Cemetery Road Deluxe Edition (2025).
What is Emma Thompson's most famous book?
No More Diapers! (1999) is Emma Thompson's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.