Martin Lawrence books in order
American actor and comedian
- Born
- 1965
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Martin Lawrence has published 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with The Compleat Craftsman (1977). The best-known is The Homesteader's Handbook (1979). The latest is The Country Gardener's Almanac (1984).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Martin Lawrence
Start here
The Homesteader's Handbook
Martin Lawrence's most-read book.
Newest
The Country Gardener's Almanac
Published 1984.
Non-fiction in order
The Homesteader's Handbook (1979)
The Country Gardener's Almanac (1984)
Other books in order
The Compleat Craftsman (1977)
The Yachtsman's Pilot to the West Coast of Scotland (1987)
Clyde to Colonsay (1994)
The Yachtsman's Pilot (2002)
General Practitioner Education (2011)
Last Resting Place (2025)
About Martin Lawrence
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American actor and comedian. Lawrence began his career doing comedy shows, including in The Improv. After his first acting role in the sitcom What's Happening Now!! (1987–1988), Lawrence co-created and played the titular character of the Fox television sitcom Martin (1992-1997), which helped catapult him into larger film roles. His first major lead role on the big screen was playing Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett in the buddy cop action comedy Bad Boys (1995), a role he reprised in three sequels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Martin Lawrence FAQ
- How many books has Martin Lawrence written?
- Martin Lawrence has published 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Martin Lawrence's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Homesteader's Handbook.
- What is Martin Lawrence's latest book?
- The Country Gardener's Almanac (1984).
- What is Martin Lawrence's most famous book?
- The Homesteader's Handbook (1979) is Martin Lawrence's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.