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Samuel Pepys books in order

English diarist and administrator

Lived
1633–1703
Country
England
Books
1

Samuel Pepys published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Diary of Samuel Pepys.

Updated September 2026

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  1. Diary of Samuel Pepys (1889)

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About Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys was an English writer and Tory politician. He served as an official in the Navy Board and Member of Parliament, but is now most renowned for the diary he kept for almost a decade, first published in the 19th century and one of the most important primary sources of the Stuart Restoration.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Samuel Pepys FAQ

How many books has Samuel Pepys written?
Samuel Pepys published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Samuel Pepys's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Diary of Samuel Pepys.
What is Samuel Pepys's most famous book?
Diary of Samuel Pepys is Samuel Pepys's most widely read book.
Can I read Samuel Pepys's books for free?
Yes. 40 books by Samuel Pepys 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.