Ring Lardner books in order
American sportswriter, short story writer
- Lived
- 1885–1933
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 16
Ring Lardner published 2 novels, 9 short story collections and 5 other books, beginning with Bib Ballads (1915). The best-known is How to Write Short Stories [with Samples] (1924).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ring Lardner
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How to Write Short Stories [with Samples]
Ring Lardner's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
You Know Me Al (1916)
Haircut (1992)
Short story collections in order
Gullible's Travels, Etc (1917)
Round Up (1929)
Understanding Fiction (1959)
The Britannica Library of Great American Writing (1960)
Fifty Best American Short Stories (1965)
The Penguin Book of American Short Stories (1971)
Great Short Stories of the World (1972)
Best Short Stories of Ring Lardner (1974)
Great American Short Stories [34 Stories] (1977)
Other books in order
Bib Ballads (1915)
My Four Weeks in France (1918)
The Young Immigrunts (1920)
How to Write Short Stories [with Samples] (1924)
A Subtreasury of American Humor (1945)
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About Ring Lardner
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical writings on sports, marriage, and the theatre. Notable contemporaries such as Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, and F. Scott Fitzgerald expressed strong admiration for his work, and author John O'Hara credited Lardner with shaping his understanding of dialogue.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ring Lardner FAQ
- How many books has Ring Lardner written?
- Ring Lardner published 2 novels, 9 short story collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ring Lardner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Write Short Stories [with Samples].
- What is Ring Lardner's last book?
- Round Up (1929).
- What is Ring Lardner's most famous book?
- How to Write Short Stories [with Samples] (1924) is Ring Lardner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ring Lardner's books for free?
- Yes. 9 books by Ring Lardner 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.