Robert Benchley published 1 novel, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Of All Things (1921). The best-known is Love Conquers All (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Benchley
Standalone novels in order
The Benchley Roundup (1954)
Short story collections in order
The Britannica Library of Great American Writing (1960)
Great Short Stories of the World (1972)
Non-fiction in order
Love Conquers All (1922)
Benchley Lost and Found (1970)
Other books in order
Of All Things (1921)
Pluck and Luck (1925)
The Early Worm (1927)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Or, David Copperfield (1928)
My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew (1936)
Benchley Beside Himself (1943)
Chips Off the Old Benchley (1949)
The Best of Robert Benchley (1983)
About Robert Benchley
Robert Charles Benchley was an American humorist, newspaper columnist and actor. From his beginnings at The Harvard Lampoon while attending Harvard University, through his many years writing essays and articles for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker and his acclaimed short films, Benchley's style of humor brought him respect and success during his life, from his peers at the Algonquin Round Table in New York City to contemporaries in the burgeoning film industry.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Benchley FAQ
- How many books has Robert Benchley written?
- Robert Benchley published 1 novel, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Benchley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love Conquers All.
- What is Robert Benchley's last book?
- Love Conquers All (1922).
- What is Robert Benchley's most famous book?
- Love Conquers All (1922) is Robert Benchley's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert Benchley's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Robert Benchley 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.