Tom Sharpe published 19 novels, beginning with Riotous Assembly (1971). 4 feature Henry Wilt. The best-known is Wilt (1976).
Updated September 2026
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Wilt
Tom Sharpe's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Riotous Assembly (1971)
Indecent Exposure (1973)
Porterhouse Blue (1974)
Blott on the Landscape (1975)
The Great Pursuit (1977)
The Throwback (1978)
The Wilt Alternative (Jul 1979)
Ancestral Vices (1980)
Vintage Stuff (1982)
Blot on the Landscape (1985)
Grantchester Grind (1995)
Tom Sharpe Treble (1995)
The Midden (1996)
Wilt in Triplicate (1996)
The Gropes (2009)
About Tom Sharpe
Thomas Ridley Sharpe was an English satirical novelist, best known for his Wilt series, as well as Porterhouse Blue and Blott on the Landscape, all three of which were adapted for television.
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Tom Sharpe FAQ
- How many books has Tom Sharpe written?
- Tom Sharpe published 19 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tom Sharpe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wilt.
- What is Tom Sharpe's last book?
- The Wilt Inheritance (2010).
- What is Tom Sharpe's most famous book?
- Wilt (1976) is Tom Sharpe'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.