Judd Apatow has published 3 novels and 1 play, beginning with This Is 40 (2013). The best-known is Sick in the Head (2015). The latest is Sicker in the Head (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Judd Apatow
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Sick in the Head
Judd Apatow's most-read book.
Newest
Sicker in the Head
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Sick in the Head (2015)
It's Garry Shandling's Book (2019)
Sicker in the Head (2022)
Plays in order
This Is 40 (2013)
About Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow is an American director, producer and screenwriter known for his work in comedy films. Apatow is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he wrote, produced, and directed his films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This Is 40 (2012), Trainwreck (2015), The King of Staten Island (2020), and The Bubble (2022).
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Judd Apatow FAQ
- How many books has Judd Apatow written?
- Judd Apatow has published 3 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Judd Apatow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sick in the Head.
- What is Judd Apatow's latest book?
- Sicker in the Head (2022).
- What is Judd Apatow's most famous book?
- Sick in the Head (2015) is Judd Apatow'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.