Nora Ephron books in order
American film director and writer
- Lived
- 1941–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Nora Ephron published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 plays, beginning with Crazy Salad (1975). The best-known is I Feel Bad About My Neck (2006).
Updated September 2026
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I Feel Bad About My Neck
Nora Ephron's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Wallflower at the Orgy (1970)

Crazy Salad (1975)

Scribble Scribble (1979)

Heartburn (1983)

Crazy Salad Plus Nine (1984)

Nora Ephron Collected (1991)

I Feel Bad About My Neck (2006)
Novellas in order

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections (2010)
Non-fiction in order

The Most Of Nora Ephron (2013)

Nora Ephron (2015)
Plays in order

Imaginary Friends (2003)

Love, Loss and What I Wore (2008)

Lucky Guy (2014)
About Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron was an American writer, playwright, journalist, and filmmaker. Known for writing and directing romantic comedy films, she received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Writers Guild of America Awards.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nora Ephron FAQ
- How many books has Nora Ephron written?
- Nora Ephron published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nora Ephron's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I Feel Bad About My Neck.
- What is Nora Ephron's last book?
- The Most Of Nora Ephron (2013).
- What is Nora Ephron's most famous book?
- I Feel Bad About My Neck (2006) is Nora Ephron's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.