How many books has James May written?

James May has published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read James May's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Car Fever.

What is James May's most famous book?

Car Fever (2010) is James May's most widely read book.

James May books in order

English television presenter and journalist

Born: 1963
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 2

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James May has published 2 books, beginning with Car Fever (2010). The latest is How to Land an A330 Airbus (2012).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with James May

Start here
Car Fever
James May's most-read book.
Newest
How to Land an A330 Airbus
Published 2012.

Other books in order

Car Fever (2010)
291 pages
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How to Land an A330 Airbus (2012)
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About James May

James Daniel May is an English television presenter, author and journalist. He is best known as a co-presenter, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, of the motoring programme Top Gear from 2003 until 2015 and the television series The Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video from 2016 to 2024. He also served as a director of the production company W. Chump & Sons.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

James May FAQ

How many books has James May written?: James May has published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read James May's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Car Fever.
What is James May's latest book?: How to Land an A330 Airbus (2012).
What is James May's most famous book?: Car Fever (2010) is James May's most widely read book.