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American poet, novelist, editor

Lived
1836–1907
Country
United States
Books
18

Thomas Bailey Aldrich published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 9 other books, beginning with Daisy's Necklace, and What Came of It (1857). The best-known is Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Queen of Sheba (1885)

    270 pages

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  2. Marjorie Daw, and Other People (1899)

    243 pages

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  3. Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903)

    707 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Stories New and Old (1908)

    451 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. An Old Town by the Sea (1893)

    128 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. The Story of a Bad Boy (1870)

    261 pages

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  2. Two Bites at a Cherry (1893)

    269 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. Flower and Thorn (1877)

    148 pages

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  2. Poems (1882)

    286 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Daisy's Necklace, and What Came of It (1857)

    225 pages

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  2. The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth (1858)

    41 pages

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  3. Cloth of Gold (1874)

    183 pages

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  4. Mercedes, and Later Lyrics (1883)

    111 pages

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  5. Prudence Palfrey (1885)

    311 pages

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  6. The Stillwater Tragedy (1888)

    324 pages

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  7. A Sea Turn (1902)

    300 pages

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  8. Young Folks Library (1902)

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  9. Ponkapog Papers (1903)

    195 pages

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About Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Thomas Bailey Aldrich was an American writer, poet, critic, and editor. He is notable for his long editorship of The Atlantic Monthly, during which he published writers including Charles W. Chesnutt. He was also known for his semi-autobiographical book The Story of a Bad Boy, which established the "bad boy's book" subgenre in nineteenth-century American literature, and for his poetry.

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Thomas Bailey Aldrich FAQ

How many books has Thomas Bailey Aldrich written?
Thomas Bailey Aldrich published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Thomas Bailey Aldrich's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mark Twain's Library of Humour.
What is Thomas Bailey Aldrich's last book?
Stories New and Old (1908).
What is Thomas Bailey Aldrich's most famous book?
Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903) is Thomas Bailey Aldrich's most widely read book.
Can I read Thomas Bailey Aldrich's books for free?
Yes. 19 books by Thomas Bailey Aldrich 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.