Marlo Thomas books in order
American actress, producer, and social activist
- Born
- 1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Marlo Thomas has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Armed Truce (1986). The best-known is Father's Wisdom (2000). The latest is It Ain't Over-- Till It's Over (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Marlo Thomas
Start here
Father's Wisdom
Marlo Thomas's most-read book.
Newest
It Ain't Over-- Till It's Over
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Growing Up Laughing (2010)
Short story collections in order
Free to BE...A Family (1987)
Non-fiction in order
Armed Truce (1986)
The Right Words at the Right Time (2002)
It Ain't Over-- Till It's Over (2014)
Other books in order
Father's Wisdom (2000)
What Makes a Marriage Last (2020)
About Marlo Thomas
Margaret Julia "Marlo" Thomas is an American actress, producer, author, and social activist. She is best known for starring as Ann Marie in the sitcom series That Girl (1966–1971) and her children's franchise Free to Be... You and Me. She has received three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Peabody Award for her work in television and was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. She also received a Grammy Award for her children's album Marlo Thomas and Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long. She was married to American television host Phil Donahue from May 1980 until his death in August 2024.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marlo Thomas FAQ
- How many books has Marlo Thomas written?
- Marlo Thomas has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marlo Thomas's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Father's Wisdom.
- What is Marlo Thomas's latest book?
- It Ain't Over-- Till It's Over (2014).
- What is Marlo Thomas's most famous book?
- Father's Wisdom (2000) is Marlo Thomas's most widely read book.
Authors like Marlo Thomas
J. R. R. Tolkien
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Shel Silverstein
Also wrote children's books and poetry
D. H. Lawrence
Also wrote poetry and short stories
Shirley Jackson
Also wrote children's books and short stories
Rudyard Kipling
Also wrote children's books and short stories
Carol Ann Duffy
Also writes poetry and children's books
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.