Jeremy Clarkson Reading Order
4 series · 47 books
Jeremy Clarkson is a renowned English author and television personality, celebrated for his engaging writing in the automotive genre. With a prolific career spanning from 1996 to 2025, he has penned 47 books across four series, including notable titles like Diddly Squat and The World According to Clarkson. Clarkson combines humor and insight, making him a standout figure for fans of non-fiction and automotive narratives.
Diddly Squat Series
Ongoing5 books (2021–2025)
Start with A Year on the Farm, the first of 5 books in the Diddly Squat series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1996–2020)
Start with Motorworld / Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Motorworld / Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Clarksons Hot 100 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jeremy Clarkson’s Planet Dagenham: Drivestyles of The Rich and Famous 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Born to be Riled 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Clarkson on Cars 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  I Know You Got Soul 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dont Stop Me Now 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Round the Bend 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Driven to Distraction 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Top Gear Years 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  What Could Possibly Go Wrong. . . 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Grand Tour Guide to the World 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Really? 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
The World According to Clarkson Series
Complete8 books (2004–2020)
Start with For Crying Out Loud!, the first of 8 books in the The World According to Clarkson series.
Top Gear Series
Complete21 books (2004–2019)
Start with Crap Cars(By: Richard Porter), the first of 21 books in the Top Gear series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crap Cars(By: Richard Porter) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | My Dad Had One of Those(By: Richard Porter) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Big Book of Top Gear 2009(By: Richard Porter) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Top Gear Best Bits The Races(By: Sam Philip) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Top Gear's Midlife Crisis Cars(By: Matt Master) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Top Gear: Daft Cars(By: Matt Master) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Big Book of Top Gear 2011 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Top Gear Awesome Adventures: South America(By: Sam Philip) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Top Gear: The Alternative Highway Code(By: Richard Porter) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | A Top Gear Christmas(By: Richard Porter) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Top Gear Drivers' Handbook(By: Richard Porter) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Top Gear Portfolio: The World's Greatest Cars(By: Top Gear Magazine) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Top Gear Ambitious But Rubbish(By: Richard Porter) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Top Gear: Motor Mania(By: Ivan Berg,Nik Berg) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Top Gear Guide to Britain(By: Richard Porter) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Top Gear: How to Parachute into a Moving Car(By: Richard Porter) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Top Gear: Dream Cars: The Hot 100(By: Sam Philip) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Top Gear: Epic Failures: 50 Great Motoring Cock-Ups(By: Richard Porter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Where's Stig(By: ) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Top Gear: Planet Garage(By: Richard Porter) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Top Gear Story(By: Richard Porter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jeremy Clarkson written?
- Jeremy Clarkson has written 47 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jeremy Clarkson series?
- Here are the first books in Jeremy Clarkson's series: Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm; Non-Fiction: Motorworld / Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld; The World According to Clarkson: For Crying Out Loud!; Top Gear: Crap Cars(By: Richard Porter).
- What order should I read Jeremy Clarkson's books?
- We recommend reading Jeremy Clarkson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jeremy Clarkson still writing new books?
- Yes, Jeremy Clarkson has 1 ongoing series: Diddly Squat.