Helen Gurley Brown books in order
American author, publisher, and businesswoman
- Lived
- 1922–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Helen Gurley Brown published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Sex and the Single Girl (1962). The best-known is Having It All (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Helen Gurley Brown
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Having It All
Helen Gurley Brown's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sex and the Single Girl (1962)
Non-fiction in order
Sex and the Office (1964)
Single Girl's Cookbook (1969)
Having It All (1982)
I'm Wild Again (2000)
Dear Pussycat (2004)
Other books in order
Outrageous Opinions (1966)
The Late Show (1993)
The Writer's Rules (1998)
About Helen Gurley Brown
Helen Gurley Brown was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Helen Gurley Brown FAQ
- How many books has Helen Gurley Brown written?
- Helen Gurley Brown published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Helen Gurley Brown's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Having It All.
- What is Helen Gurley Brown's last book?
- Dear Pussycat (2004).
- What is Helen Gurley Brown's most famous book?
- Having It All (1982) is Helen Gurley Brown's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.