Jerome K. Jerome books in order
English humorist
- Lived
- 1859–1927
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 31
Jerome K. Jerome published 11 novels, 2 novellas, 7 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1886). The best-known is Three Men in a Boat (1889).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jerome K. Jerome
Standalone novels in order
Three Men in a Boat (1889)
Novel Notes (1893)
They and I (1900)
Three Men on the Bummel (1900)
Paul Kelver (1902)
Tommy and Co (1904)
The Street of the Blank Wall (1916)
All Roads Lead to Calvary (1919)
Anthony John (1923)
Humorous World of Jerome K. Jerome (1962)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 12 Stories They Wouldn't Let Me Do on Tv (1964)
Novellas in order
The Observations of Henry (1901)
The Angel and the Author and Others: And Others (1908)
Short story collections in order
Stage-land (1889)
Told After Supper (1891)
The Book of Dracula (1977)
Non-fiction in order
On the Stage - and Off (1890)
Diary of a Pilgrimage (1891)
My First Book (1894)
My Life and Times (1926)
Children's books in order
Malvina of Brittany (1916)
Plays in order
Other books in order
The Prude's Progress (1895)
Miss Hobbs (1902)
Woodbarrow Farm (1904)
The Master of Mrs. Chilvers (1911)
Film and TV adaptations
- Three Men in a Boat (1933)Film · from Three Men in a Boat
- Three Men in a Boat (1956)Film · from Three Men in a Boat
- Three Men in a Boat (1979)Film · from Three Men in a Boat
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About Jerome K. Jerome
Jerome Klapka Jerome was an English writer and humorist, best known for the comic travelogue Three Men in a Boat (1889). Other works include the essay collections Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1886) and Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow; Three Men on the Bummel, a sequel to Three Men in a Boat; and several other novels.
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Jerome K. Jerome FAQ
- How many books has Jerome K. Jerome written?
- Jerome K. Jerome published 11 novels, 2 novellas, 7 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jerome K. Jerome's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Three Men in a Boat.
- What is Jerome K. Jerome's last book?
- My Life and Times (1926).
- What is Jerome K. Jerome's most famous book?
- Three Men in a Boat (1889) is Jerome K. Jerome's most widely read book.
- Which Jerome K. Jerome books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Three Men in a Boat (film, 1933).
- Can I read Jerome K. Jerome's books for free?
- Yes. 34 books by Jerome K. Jerome are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.