Dan Jenkins Reading Order
3 series · 25 books
Dan Jenkins was a renowned American author and sportswriter celebrated for his sharp wit and insightful prose. Spanning nearly five decades from 1970 to 2018, he penned 25 books across three series—including the Bobby Joe Grooves series—as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. His most notable contributions to literature reflect his passion for sports and the unique aspects of American culture.
Bobby Joe Grooves Series
Complete2 books (2001–2005)
Start with The Money-Whipped Steer-Job Three-Jack Give-Up Artist and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1970–2018)
Start with Saturday's America, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Saturday's America 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fairways and Greens 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  American Football 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  You Call it Sports, but I Say it's a Jungle Out There 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bubba Talks 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Best American Sports Writing 1995 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  I'll Tell You One Thing 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Texas Christian University Football Vault 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Jenkins at the Majors 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  His Ownself 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Unplayable Lies 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Sports Makes You Type Faster 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1972–2017)
Start with Semi-Tough, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dan Jenkins written?
- Dan Jenkins has written 25 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Dan Jenkins series?
- Here are the first books in Dan Jenkins's series: Bobby Joe Grooves: The Money-Whipped Steer-Job Three-Jack Give-Up Artist; Non-Fiction: Saturday's America.
- What order should I read Dan Jenkins's books?
- We recommend reading Dan Jenkins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dan Jenkins's series complete?
- Dan Jenkins has 3 completed series.