John Lithgow has published 1 novel, 5 children's books and 5 other books, beginning with Challenges (1990). The best-known is Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo (2013). The latest is The Poets' Corner (2007).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Lithgow
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Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo
John Lithgow's most-read book.
Newest
The Poets' Corner
Published 2007.
Standalone novels in order
The Poets' Corner (2007)
Children's books in order
The Remarkable Farkle McBride (2000)
Marsupial Sue (2001)
Micawber (2002)
Carnival of the Animals (2004)
Marsupial Sue Presents the Runaway Pancake (2005)
Other books in order
Challenges (1990)
A Lithgow Palooza! (2004)
Lithgow Party Paloozas (2005)
I Got Two Dogs (2008)
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo (2013)
About John Lithgow
John Arthur Lithgow is an American actor. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before becoming known for his diverse work on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades including four Actor Awards, seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award and four Grammy Awards.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Lithgow FAQ
- How many books has John Lithgow written?
- John Lithgow has published 1 novel, 5 children's books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Lithgow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo.
- What is John Lithgow's latest book?
- The Poets' Corner (2007).
- What is John Lithgow's most famous book?
- Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo (2013) is John Lithgow'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.