George Mikes books in order
Hungarian-born British author
- Lived
- 1912–1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 25
George Mikes published 1 novel, 1 novella, 9 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 13 other books, beginning with How to Be an Alien - a Handbook for Beginners and More Advanced Pupils (1946).
Updated September 2026
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How to Be an Alien - a Handbook for Beginners and More Advanced Pupils
George Mikes's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Spy Who Died of Boredom (1973)
Novellas in order
How to Be an Alien - a Handbook for Beginners and More Advanced Pupils (1946)
Non-fiction in order
Milk and Honey (1950)
The Hungarian Revolution (1957)
Tango (1961)
Switzerland for Beginners (1962)
Über Alles. Germany Explored (1966)
Any Souvenirs? (1971)
How to Run a Stately Home (1971)
How to Be Seventy (1982)
How to Be God (1986)
Poetry in order
English Humour for Beginners (1980)
Other books in order
How to Scrape Skies (1948)
Wisdom for Others (1950)
Shakespeare and Myself (1952)
How to Unite Nations (1963)
Mortal Passion (1963)
How to Be Affluent (1966)
The Prophet Motive (1969)
The Land of the Rising Yen (1973)
How To Be Decadent (1977)
How to Be Poor (1983)
How to Be a Guru (1984)
Coffee Houses of Europe (1986)
How to Be a Brit (1986)
About George Mikes
George Mikes was a Hungarian and British journalist, humourist and writer, best known for his humorous commentaries on various countries.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
George Mikes FAQ
- How many books has George Mikes written?
- George Mikes published 1 novel, 1 novella, 9 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Mikes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Be an Alien - a Handbook for Beginners and More Advanced Pupils.
- What is George Mikes's last book?
- How to Be God (1986).
- What is George Mikes's most famous book?
- How to Be an Alien - a Handbook for Beginners and More Advanced Pupils (1946) is George Mikes's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.