Lenny Henry books in order
British-Jamaican actor and comedian
- Born
- 1958
- Country
- Jamaica
- Books
- 11
Lenny Henry has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books, beginning with What a Comic Relief (1989). The best-known is Access All Areas (2021). The latest is Boy with Wings (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lenny Henry
Start here
Access All Areas
Lenny Henry's most-read book.
Newest
Boy with Wings
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Charlie and the Big Chill (1995)
Who Am I, Again? (2019)
Boy with Wings (2021)
Non-fiction in order
Black British Lives Matter (2021)
Other books in order
What a Comic Relief (1989)
The Quest for the Big Woof (1991)
Comic Relief Presents What a Relief! (Canned Laughter) (1997)
Access All Areas (2021)
Book of Legends (2022)
Rising to the Surface (2022)
You Can Do Anything, Tyrone! (2023)
About Lenny Henry
Sir Lenworth George Henry is a British comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, becoming a regular cast member of the children's entertainment show Tiswas and the sketch comedy show Three of a Kind. In 1984, he began The Lenny Henry Show, which ran until 2005 and varied between sketch show and sitcom during its run. He was the most prominent black British comedian of the late 1970s and 1980s, and much of his material served to celebrate and parody his African-Caribbean roots.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lenny Henry FAQ
- How many books has Lenny Henry written?
- Lenny Henry has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lenny Henry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Access All Areas.
- What is Lenny Henry's latest book?
- Boy with Wings (2021).
- What is Lenny Henry's most famous book?
- Access All Areas (2021) is Lenny Henry'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.