Jay Leno books in order
American television host and comedian
- Born
- 1950
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Jay Leno has published 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 5 other books, beginning with Headlines (1989). The best-known is If Roast Beef Could Fly (2004). The latest is Leading with My Chin (1996).
Updated September 2026
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If Roast Beef Could Fly
Jay Leno's most-read book.
Newest
Leading with My Chin
Published 1996.
Non-fiction in order
Headlines (1989)
Leading with My Chin (1996)
Children's books in order
If Roast Beef Could Fly (2004)
How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class) (2005)
Other books in order
More Headlines (1990)
Headlines III (1991)
Police Blotter (1994)
Hot Wheels Cars (2001)
How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your (2007)
About Jay Leno
James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, writer and actor. After doing stand-up comedy for years, Leno was chosen in 1992 to replace Johnny Carson as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show; Leno hosted The Tonight Show until September 2009 when Conan O'Brien took over as host and Leno started a primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET, also on NBC. O'Brien turned down NBC's offer to have Leno host a half hour monologue show before The Tonight Show to boost ratings amid reported viewership diminishing, which sparked the 2010 Tonight Show conflict that resulted in Leno's returning to hosting the show on March 1, 2010. He hosted his last episode of his second tenure on February 6, 2014. That year, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. From 2014 to 2022, he hosted Jay Leno's Garage, and from 2021 to 2023, hosted the revival of You Bet Your Life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jay Leno FAQ
- How many books has Jay Leno written?
- Jay Leno has published 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jay Leno's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with If Roast Beef Could Fly.
- What is Jay Leno's latest book?
- Leading with My Chin (1996).
- What is Jay Leno's most famous book?
- If Roast Beef Could Fly (2004) is Jay Leno'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.