Portrait of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson books in order

English writer and journalist

Lived
1942–2007
Country
United Kingdom
Books
12

Michael Jackson published 1 non-fiction book and 11 other books, beginning with The English Pub (1976). The best-known is Whiskey (2005).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Michael Jackson

Non-fiction in order

  1. The World Guide to Beer (1977)

    255 pages

Other books in order

  1. The English Pub (1976)

    170 pages

  2. The Pocket Guide to Beer (1978)

    138 pages

  3. Pocket Bar Book (1981)

    144 pages

  4. The Simon & Schuster Pocket Guide to Beer (1986)

    176 pages

  5. The World Guide to Whisky (1987)

    224 pages

  6. New World Guide to Beer (1988)

    256 pages

  7. The Great Beers of Belgium (1994)

    342 pages

  8. Ultimate Beer (1998)

    192 pages

  9. Great Beer Guide (2000)

    544 pages

  10. Whiskey (2005)

    288 pages

  11. Beer (2007)

    288 pages

About Michael Jackson

Michael James Jackson was an English beer and whiskey writer. He was a regular contributor to a number of broadsheets, particularly The Independent and The Observer.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Michael Jackson FAQ

How many books has Michael Jackson written?
Michael Jackson published 1 non-fiction book and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Michael Jackson's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Whiskey.
What is Michael Jackson's last book?
The World Guide to Beer (1977).
What is Michael Jackson's most famous book?
Whiskey (2005) is Michael Jackson's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.