Finley Peter Dunne published 12 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War (1898). 11 feature Mr. Dooley. The best-known is Mr. Dooley's Philosophy (1900).
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Mr. Dooley (11)
Mr. Dooley in the Hearts of His Countrymen (1899)
Mr. Dooley's Opinions (1901)
Observations by Mr. Dooley (1902)
Dissertations by Mr. Dooley (1906)
Mr. Dooley on Making a Will and Other Necessary Evils (1919)
Mr. Dooley at His Best (1938)
Mr. Dooley on Ivrything and Ivrybody (1963)
Mr. Dooley on the Choice of Law (1963)
Mr. Dooley Remembers (1963)
Mr. Dooley and the Chicago Irish (1976)
Where to start with Finley Peter Dunne
Standalone novels in order
A Subtreasury of American Humor (1945)
Novellas in order
Mr. Dooley's Philosophy (1900)
Mr. Dooley Says (1910)
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About Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne was an American humorist, journalist and writer from Chicago. In 1898 Dunne published Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, his first collection of the nationally syndicated Mr. Dooley sketches. Written as though speaking with the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant from County Roscommon, Dunne's fictional "Mr. Dooley" expounded upon political and social issues of the day from behind the bar of his South Side Chicago Irish pub. Dunne's sly humor and political acumen won the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent target of Mr. Dooley's barbs. Dunne's sketches became so popular and such a litmus test of public opinion that his newspaper column was read each week at White House cabinet meetings.
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Finley Peter Dunne FAQ
- How many books has Finley Peter Dunne written?
- Finley Peter Dunne published 12 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Finley Peter Dunne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mr. Dooley's Philosophy.
- What is Finley Peter Dunne's last book?
- Mr. Dooley at His Best (1938).
- What is Finley Peter Dunne's most famous book?
- Mr. Dooley's Philosophy (1900) is Finley Peter Dunne's most widely read book.
- Can I read Finley Peter Dunne's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Finley Peter Dunne are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.