Les Dawson Reading Order
2 series ยท 22 books
Les Dawson was a versatile English writer and entertainer active from 1974 to 2013, celebrated for his wit and deadpan humor. He authored 22 books across two series, which include standalone novels and non-fiction works. Among his most notable achievements, his unique blend of comedy and storytelling continues to resonate with fans of his distinctive style.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete15 books (1979โ2013)
Start with The Cosmo Smallpiece Guide To Male Liberation, the first of 15 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Cosmo Smallpiece Guide To Male Liberation 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Les Dawson Joke Book 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Amy Pluckett Letters 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Malady Lingers on and Other Great Groaners 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Les Dawson's Lancashire 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | A Clown Too Many 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Les Dawson Gives Up 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | No Tears for the Clown 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Listen to Les 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Listen To Les 2 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Les Dawson's Secret Notebooks 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Les Dawson: Masters of Comedy 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Dawson Slant 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Les Dawson's Joke Book 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Laugh With Les 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1974โ1995)
Start with A Card For The Clubs, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Card For The Clubs 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Spy Who Came... 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Hitler Was My Mother In Law 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | A Time Before Genesis 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Come Back with the Wind 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Well Fared, My Lovely 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Blade and the Passion 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Les Dawson written?
- Les Dawson has written 22 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Les Dawson series?
- Here are the first books in Les Dawson's series: Non-Fiction: The Cosmo Smallpiece Guide To Male Liberation.
- What order should I read Les Dawson's books?
- We recommend reading Les Dawson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Les Dawson's series complete?
- Les Dawson has 2 completed series.

