Nellie Bly books in order
American journalist
- Lived
- 1865–1922
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Nellie Bly published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with Ten Days in a Mad-House (1887).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nellie Bly
Standalone novels in order
Six Months in Mexico (1888)
Novellas in order
Around the World in Seventy-Two Days (1890)
Non-fiction in order
Ten Days in a Mad-House (1887)
Children's books in order
book (1890)
Film and TV adaptations
- 10 Days in a Madhouse (2015)Film · from Ten Days in a Mad-House
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About Nellie Bly
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a mental institution from within. She ushered in the era of stunt girl reporting and helped advance a new kind of immersion journalism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nellie Bly FAQ
- How many books has Nellie Bly written?
- Nellie Bly published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nellie Bly's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ten Days in a Mad-House.
- What is Nellie Bly's last book?
- Around the World in Seventy-Two Days (1890).
- What is Nellie Bly's most famous book?
- Ten Days in a Mad-House (1887) is Nellie Bly's most widely read book.
- Which Nellie Bly books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ten Days in a Mad-House (as 10 Days in a Madhouse, film, 2015).
- Can I read Nellie Bly's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Nellie Bly are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.