Mel Tormé books in order
American recording artist
- Lived
- 1925–1999
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Wesley Butler Wyatt
Mel Tormé published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Other Side of the Rainbow (1970).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mel Tormé
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The Other Side of the Rainbow
Mel Tormé's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
It Wasn't All Velvet (1988)
Traps, the Drum Wonder (1991)
Other books in order
The Other Side of the Rainbow (1970)
About Mel Tormé
Melvin Howard Tormé, nicknamed "The Velvet Fog", was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells. Tormé won two Grammy Awards and was nominated a total of 14 times.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mel Tormé FAQ
- How many books has Mel Tormé written?
- Mel Tormé published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mel Tormé's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Other Side of the Rainbow.
- What is Mel Tormé's last book?
- Traps, the Drum Wonder (1991).
- What is Mel Tormé's most famous book?
- The Other Side of the Rainbow (1970) is Mel Tormé's most widely read book.
- Does Mel Tormé write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mel Tormé has also published as Wesley Butler Wyatt.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.