Mae West books in order
American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer
- Lived
- 1893–1980
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Jane Mast
Mae West published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books, beginning with Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It (1959).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mae West
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Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It
Mae West's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Project X (2013)
Other books in order
Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It (1959)
The Wit and Wisdom of Mae West (1967)
Peel Me a Grape (1975)
Constant Sinner (1995)
Love As Always, Mum Xxx (2019)
About Mae West
Mary Jane West, known as Mae West, was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often delivering her lines in a distinctive contralto voice. With a career spanning more than seven decades, she was frequently associated with controversies over censorship and once stated, "I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it." West is listed as one of the top 25 female movie stars of all time in the American Film Institute's survey AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars. For her contribution to the motion picture industry, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mae West FAQ
- How many books has Mae West written?
- Mae West published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mae West's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It.
- What is Mae West's last book?
- Peel Me a Grape (1975).
- What is Mae West's most famous book?
- Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It (1959) is Mae West's most widely read book.
- Does Mae West write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mae West has also published as Jane Mast.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.