Gypsy Rose Lee books in order
American burlesque performer, actress and author
- Lived
- 1911–1970
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Gypsy Rose Lee published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The G-String Murders (1941).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gypsy Rose Lee
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The G-String Murders
Gypsy Rose Lee's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The G-String Murders (1941)
Mother Finds a Body (1942)
The Striptease Murders (1943)
Non-fiction in order
Gypsy (1957)
Film and TV adaptations
- Lady of Burlesque (1943)Film · from The G-String Murders
About Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper, actress, author, playwright and vedette, famous for her striptease act. Her 1957 memoir, Gypsy: A Memoir, was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gypsy Rose Lee FAQ
- How many books has Gypsy Rose Lee written?
- Gypsy Rose Lee published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gypsy Rose Lee's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The G-String Murders.
- What is Gypsy Rose Lee's last book?
- Gypsy (1957).
- What is Gypsy Rose Lee's most famous book?
- The G-String Murders (1941) is Gypsy Rose Lee's most widely read book.
- Which Gypsy Rose Lee books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The G-String Murders (as Lady of Burlesque, film, 1943).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.