Stephen Fry books in order
British comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and activist
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
Stephen Fry has published 12 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Stars' Tennis Balls (2000). The best-known is Heroes (2018). The latest is Odyssey (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Fry
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Heroes
Stephen Fry's most-read book.
Newest
Odyssey
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
Amassed Hysteria! (1991)
The Liar (Sep 1991)
The Hippopotamus (1994)
Fry and Laurie Bit No. 4 (1995)
Making History (1996)
Moab Is My Washpot (1997)
The Stars' Tennis Balls (2000)
The Ode Less Travelled (Nov 2005)
Stephen Fry In America (2008)
More Fool Me (Sep 2014)
Ties (2021)
Odyssey (2025)
Non-fiction in order
Paperweight (1992)
Rescuing the Spectacled Bear (1999)
The History Of The World Through Twitter (2010)
The Fry Chronicles: An Autobiography (Sep 2010)
Heroes (2018)
Troy (2020)
Other books in order
English Delight (2009)
How to Have an Almost Perfect Marriage (2012)
About Stephen Fry
Sir Stephen John Fry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and broadcaster. He began his career on the sketch comedy series Alfresco (1983–1984) and the sitcom Blackadder (1986–1989), before gaining recognition as part of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, appearing together in A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989–1995) and Jeeves and Wooster (1990–1993). His later television roles include Kingdom (2007–2009), Bones (2007–2017), and It's a Sin (2021). Fry was the original host of the comedy panel show QI (2003–2016), for which he was nominated for six BAFTA TV Awards. In 2025, Fry was knighted for services to mental health awareness, the environment, and charity.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Fry FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Fry written?
- Stephen Fry has published 12 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Fry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heroes.
- What is Stephen Fry's latest book?
- Odyssey (2025).
- What is Stephen Fry's most famous book?
- Heroes (2018) is Stephen Fry'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.