Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. books in order
American jurist (1841–1935); US Supreme Court justice from 1902 to 1932
- Lived
- 1841–1935
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Common Law (1881).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Standalone novels in order
The Common Law (1881)
Collected Legal Papers (1920)
The Dissenting Opinions of Mr. Justice Holmes (1929)
Non-fiction in order
Holmes-Pollock Letters (1941)
Holmes-Laski Letters, the Correspondence of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes and Harold J. Laski, 1916-1935 (1952)
Other books in order
The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1923)
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About Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932. Holmes is one of the most widely cited and influential Supreme Court justices in American history, noted for his long tenure on the Court and for his pithy opinions – particularly those on civil liberties and American constitutional democracy – and deference to the decisions of elected legislatures. Holmes retired from the Court at the age of 90, an unbeaten record for oldest justice on the Supreme Court. He previously served the Union as a brevet colonel in the American Civil War, as an associate justice and chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and as Weld Professor of Law at his alma mater, Harvard Law School. His positions, distinctive personality, and writing style made him a popular figure, especially with American progressives.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. FAQ
- How many books has Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. written?
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Common Law.
- What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s last book?
- The Dissenting Opinions of Mr. Justice Holmes (1929).
- What is Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s most famous book?
- The Common Law (1881) is Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s most widely read book.
- Can I read Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. 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.