Portrait of Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie books in order

English actor, comedian, director, musician and writer

Born
1959
Country
United Kingdom
Books
5

Hugh Laurie has published 5 novels, beginning with The Gun Seller (1996). The latest is The Paper Soldier (2006).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie books in order of publication

  1. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (Canned Laughter) (1990)

    240 pages

  2. A Bit More Fry and Laurie (1991)

    202 pages

  3. Three Bits of Fry and Laurie (1992)

    513 pages

  4. The Gun Seller (1996)

    351 pages★ 3.2 (10 ratings)

  5. The Paper Soldier (2006)

    320 pages

About Hugh Laurie

James Hugh Calum Laurie is an English actor, comedian, and musician. Laurie first gained professional recognition as a member of the English comedy double act Fry and Laurie with Stephen Fry. Fry and Laurie acted together in several projects during the 1980s and 1990s, including the BBC sketch comedy series A Bit of Fry & Laurie and the P. G. Wodehouse adaptation Jeeves and Wooster. From 1986 to 1989, Laurie appeared in three series of the period comedy Blackadder.

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Hugh Laurie FAQ

How many books has Hugh Laurie written?
Hugh Laurie has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hugh Laurie's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Gun Seller.
What is Hugh Laurie's latest book?
The Paper Soldier (2006).
What is Hugh Laurie's most famous book?
The Gun Seller (1996) is Hugh Laurie's most widely read book.

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