How many books has P. J. O'Rourke written?

P. J. O'Rourke published 9 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read P. J. O'Rourke's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Parliament of Whores.

What is P. J. O'Rourke's most famous book?

Parliament of Whores (1991) is P. J. O'Rourke's most widely read book.

P. J. O'Rourke books in order

American political satirist and journalist

Lived: 1947–2022
Country: United States
Books: 22

P. J. O'Rourke published 9 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Parliament of Whores (1991).

Updated September 2026

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P. J. O'Rourke's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

National Lampoon Sunday Newspaper Parody (1978), with John Hughes
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Modern Manners (1983)
266 pages
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Republican Party Reptile (1987)
220 pages
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Holidays in Hell (1988)
265 pages
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Give War a Chance (1992)
238 pages
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All the Trouble in the World (1994)
340 pages
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Eat the Rich (1998)
259 pages
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The Ceo of the Sofa (2001)
265 pages
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Driving Like Crazy (2009)
258 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Parliament of Whores (May 1991)
233 pages
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Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence, and a Bad Haircut (1995)
341 pages
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American Spectator's Enemies List (1996)
157 pages
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National Lampoon 1964 High School Yearbook (2003)
208 pages
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Peace Kills (2004)
197 pages
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On the Wealth of Nations (2007)
256 pages
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Don't Vote, It Just Encourages the Bastards (2010)
275 pages
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Don't Vote! (2010)
275 pages
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Holidays in Heck (2011)
265 pages
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The Baby Boom (2013)
268 pages
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How the Hell Did This Happen? (2017)
228 pages
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None of My Business (2018)
256 pages
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Other books in order

Funny Stuff (2022)
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About P. J. O'Rourke

Patrick Jake O'Rourke was an American author, journalist, and political satirist who wrote twenty-two books on subjects as diverse as politics, cars, etiquette, and economics. His books Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance both reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list.

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P. J. O'Rourke FAQ

How many books has P. J. O'Rourke written?: P. J. O'Rourke published 9 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read P. J. O'Rourke's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Parliament of Whores.
What is P. J. O'Rourke's last book?: None of My Business (2018).
What is P. J. O'Rourke's most famous book?: Parliament of Whores (1991) is P. J. O'Rourke's most widely read book.