Josh Billings published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Josh Billings (1865).
Updated September 2026
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Josh Billings
Josh Billings's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings (1866)
Everybody's Friend (1874)
Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903)
Non-fiction in order
Josh Billings (1865)
Other books in order
Nast's Illustrated Almanac (1871)
Old Probability (1879)
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About Josh Billings
Henry Wheeler Shaw, better known by the pen name Josh Billings, was a 19th-century American humorist and lecturer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Josh Billings FAQ
- How many books has Josh Billings written?
- Josh Billings published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Josh Billings's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Josh Billings.
- What is Josh Billings's last book?
- Everybody's Friend (1874).
- What is Josh Billings's most famous book?
- Josh Billings (1865) is Josh Billings's most widely read book.
- Can I read Josh Billings's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Josh Billings 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.