O. Henry books in order
American short story writer
- Lived
- 1862–1910
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 20
O. Henry published 3 novels, 15 short story collections, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with The Four Million (1906). The best-known is The Gift of the Magi (1906).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with O. Henry
Standalone novels in order
Cabbages and Kings (1904)
The Gentle Grafter (1908)
The Roads We Take (1910)
Short story collections in order
Heart of the West (1904)
The Four Million (1906)
The Voice of the City (1908)
Options (1909)
Roads of Destiny (1909)
Rolling Stones (1910)
Whirligigs (1910)
Sixes and Sevens (1911)
A Book of Short Stories (1914)
Selected Stories from O. Henry (1922)
Understanding Fiction (1959)
Great American Short Stories [34 Stories] (1977)
41 Stories (1984)
Children's books in order
The Gift of the Magi (1906)
Other books in order
The Pocket Book of O. Henry Stories (1948)
Film and TV adaptations
- Strictly Business (1963)Film · from The Roads We Take
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About O. Henry
William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Caballero's Way", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
O. Henry FAQ
- How many books has O. Henry written?
- O. Henry published 3 novels, 15 short story collections, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read O. Henry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Gift of the Magi.
- What is O. Henry's last book?
- The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1911).
- What is O. Henry's most famous book?
- The Gift of the Magi (1906) is O. Henry's most widely read book.
- Which O. Henry books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Roads We Take (as Strictly Business, film, 1963).
- Can I read O. Henry's books for free?
- Yes. 18 books by O. Henry 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.