Tom Robbins published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with Another Roadside Attraction (1971). The best-known is Still Life with Woodpecker (1980).
Updated September 2026
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Still Life with Woodpecker
Tom Robbins's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Another Roadside Attraction (1971)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1976)
Still Life with Woodpecker (Oct 1980)
Jitterbug Perfume (1984)
Skinny Legs and All (1990)
Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas (1994)
Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates (Sep 2000)
Villa Incognito (2003)
Tibetan Peach Pie A True Account Of An Imaginative Life (2014)
Novellas in order
B Is for Beer (2009)
Short story collections in order
Wild Ducks Flying Backward (2005)
Film and TV adaptations
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)Film · from Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
About Tom Robbins
Thomas Eugene Robbins was an American novelist. His most notable works are "seriocomedies". His 1976 novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues was adapted into the 1993 film version by Gus Van Sant. His last work, published in 2014, was Tibetan Peach Pie, a self-declared "un-memoir". From 1970, Robbins lived in La Conner, Washington, where he wrote nine of his books.
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Tom Robbins FAQ
- How many books has Tom Robbins written?
- Tom Robbins published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tom Robbins's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Still Life with Woodpecker.
- What is Tom Robbins's last book?
- Tibetan Peach Pie A True Account Of An Imaginative Life (2014).
- What is Tom Robbins's most famous book?
- Still Life with Woodpecker (1980) is Tom Robbins's most widely read book.
- Which Tom Robbins books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (film, 1993).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.