William Gillette books in order
American actor, inventor and writer
- Lived
- 1853–1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
William Gillette published 3 novels, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Sherlock Holmes (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Gillette
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Sherlock Holmes
William Gillette's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Secret Service (1898)
The Right to Vote (1969)
Plays in order
The Five-act War Drama, Held by the Enemy (1898)
Sherlock Holmes (1922), with Arthur Conan Doyle
Famous Plays of Crime and Detection (1946)
Other books in order
All the Comforts of Home (1897)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sherlock Holmes (1916)Film · from Sherlock Holmes
- Sherlock Holmes (1922)Film · from Sherlock Holmes
- Sherlock Holmes (1932)Film · from Sherlock Holmes
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)Film · from Sherlock Holmes
About William Gillette
William Hooker Gillette was an American actor-manager, playwright, and stage manager in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best remembered for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Gillette FAQ
- How many books has William Gillette written?
- William Gillette published 3 novels, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Gillette's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sherlock Holmes.
- What is William Gillette's last book?
- The Astounding Crime on Torrington Road (1927).
- What is William Gillette's most famous book?
- Sherlock Holmes (1922) is William Gillette's most widely read book.
- Which William Gillette books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sherlock Holmes (film, 1916).
- Can I read William Gillette's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by William Gillette 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.