Pete Townshend has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 play, beginning with Horse's Neck (1985). The latest is The Age of Anxiety (2019).
Updated September 2026
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Horse's Neck
Pete Townshend's most-read book.
Newest
The Age of Anxiety
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Tommy (1993)
The Age of Anxiety (2019)
Novellas in order
Horse's Neck (1985)
Non-fiction in order
Pete Townshend (2012)
Who I Am (2012)
Plays in order
The Who's Tommy (1993)
About Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician and songwriter. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques and authorship of two rock operas with the Who, as well as other projects, have earned him critical acclaim.
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Pete Townshend FAQ
- How many books has Pete Townshend written?
- Pete Townshend has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pete Townshend's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Horse's Neck.
- What is Pete Townshend's latest book?
- The Age of Anxiety (2019).
- What is Pete Townshend's most famous book?
- Horse's Neck (1985) is Pete Townshend's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.