Jimmy Buffett books in order
American singer-songwriter
- Lived
- 1946–2023
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Jimmy Buffett published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Where Is Joe Merchant? (1992).
Updated September 2026
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Where Is Joe Merchant?
Jimmy Buffett's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Where Is Joe Merchant? (1992)
A Salty Piece of Land (Nov 2004)
Swine Not? (2008)
Short story collections in order
Tales from Margaritaville (1989)
Non-fiction in order
A Pirate Looks at Fifty (1998)
Children's books in order
Jolly Mon (1988)
Trouble Dolls (1997)
Other books in order
Jimmy Buffett (2001)
About Jimmy Buffett
James William Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, author, and businessman. He was known for his tropical music sound blending country, rock, folk, calypso, and his persona, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism." It promoted enjoying life and following passions. Buffett recorded many hit songs, including those known as "The Big 8": "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century"; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003). Buffett formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jimmy Buffett FAQ
- How many books has Jimmy Buffett written?
- Jimmy Buffett published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jimmy Buffett's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Where Is Joe Merchant?.
- What is Jimmy Buffett's last book?
- Swine Not? (2008).
- What is Jimmy Buffett's most famous book?
- Where Is Joe Merchant? (1992) is Jimmy Buffett'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.