Pearl Bailey books in order
American actress and singer
- Lived
- 1918–1990
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Pearl Bailey published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Raw Pearl (1968). The best-known is Pearl's Kitchen (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pearl Bailey
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Pearl's Kitchen
Pearl Bailey's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Between You and Me (1989)
Non-fiction in order
The Raw Pearl (1968)
Talking to Myself (1971)
Pearl's Kitchen (1973)
Other books in order
Pearl Bailey (1975)
Hurry Up, America, & Spit (1976)
About Pearl Bailey
Pearl Mae Bailey was an American actress, singer, comedian and author. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She received a Special Tony Award for the title role in the all-Black production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968. In 1986, she won a Daytime Emmy award for her performance as a fairy godmother in the ABC Afterschool Special Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale. Her rendition of "Takes Two to Tango" hit the top ten in 1952.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pearl Bailey FAQ
- How many books has Pearl Bailey written?
- Pearl Bailey published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pearl Bailey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pearl's Kitchen.
- What is Pearl Bailey's last book?
- Between You and Me (1989).
- What is Pearl Bailey's most famous book?
- Pearl's Kitchen (1973) is Pearl Bailey's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.