James Franco has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Palo Alto (2010). The latest is Hollywood Dreaming (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Franco
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Palo Alto
James Franco's most-read book.
Newest
Hollywood Dreaming
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Actors Anonymous (2013)
Short story collections in order
Palo Alto (2010)
Non-fiction in order
California Childhood (2013)
Hollywood Dreaming (2014)
Other books in order
Strongest of the Litter (2012)
Flip-Side (2016)
About James Franco
James Edward Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. He has starred in numerous films, including Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), Milk (2008), Eat Pray Love (2010), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). He has collaborated with fellow actor Seth Rogen on multiple projects, including Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), The Interview (2014), Sausage Party (2016), and The Disaster Artist (2017), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Franco's performance in 127 Hours (2010) earned a Best Actor nomination at the 83rd Academy Awards.
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James Franco FAQ
- How many books has James Franco written?
- James Franco has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Franco's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Palo Alto.
- What is James Franco's latest book?
- Hollywood Dreaming (2014).
- What is James Franco's most famous book?
- Palo Alto (2010) is James Franco'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.