Lewis Grizzard Reading Order
1 series · 77 books
Lewis Grizzard was a prolific American humorist whose sharp wit and keen observations of Southern life made him one of the most widely read newspaper columnists of his era. Beginning his career covering sports for major Atlanta publications before becoming a celebrated voice in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Grizzard brought irreverent humor and regional insight to his columns that resonated with readers across the country. His prolific output of humorous essays and satirical commentary on American culture, particularly Southern traditions and quirks, established him as a distinctive voice in American humor writing.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete77 books
Start with If I Ever Get Back To Georgia, I’m Gonna Nail My Feet To The Ground, the first of 77 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Does a Bear Chip in the Woods? |
| 2 | Don't Sit Up |
| 3 | Elvis Is Dead and I Don't Feel So Good Myself |
| 4 | Gettin' it on |
| 5 | Language Exercises |
| 6 | Shoot low, boys--they're ridin' Shetland ponies |
| 7 | The last bus to Albuquerque |
| 8 | Won't U Come Home (Won't You Come Home?) |
| 9 | If I Ever Get Back To Georgia, I’m Gonna Nail My Feet To The Ground 1920 |
| 10 | Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You 1979 |
| 11 | Won't you come home, Billy Bob Bailey? 1980 |
| 12 | They tore out my heart and stomped that sucker flat 1982 |
| 13 | If Love Were Oil, I'd Be About a Quart Low 1983 |
| 14 | Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree 1985 |
| 15 | Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree with Anyone But Me 1985 |
| 16 | On the Road With Lewis Grizzard 1985 |
| 17 | Shoot low, boys--they're ridin' Shetland ponies 1985 |
| 18 | Won't You Come Home Billy Bob 1985 |
| 19 | If Laughter Is What You're After...Lewis Grizzard 1986 |
| 20 | Lewis Grizzard 2-Pack 1986 |
| 21 | Lewis Grizzard Live 1986 |
| 22 | My daddy was a pistol, and I'm a son of a gun 1986 |
| 23 | If Love Were Oil I'd Be a Quart Low 1987 |
| 24 | Let's Have a Party (Stc009) 1987 |
| 25 | Let's Have a Party! with Lewis Grizzard 1987 |
| 26 | Chili dawgs always bark at night 1989 |
| 27 | Don't Bend Over in the Garden Granny, You Know Them Tator's Got Eyes 1989 |
| 28 | Elvis is Dead 1989 |
| 29 | Elvis is Dead, and I'm Don't Feel So Good Myself 1989 |
| 30 | Grizzard 1989 |
| 31 | Lewis Grizzard Mix 1989 |
| 32 | Lewis Grizzard on fear of flying 1989 |
| 33 | Lewis Grizzard's advice to the newly wed ; Lewis Grizzard's advice to the newly divorced 1989 |
| 34 | Does a wild bear chip in the woods? 1990 |
| 35 | Gettin' It on 1990 |
| 36 | If I Ever Get Back to Georgia 1990 |
| 37 | A Heapin' Helping of True Grizzard: Down Home Again With Lewis Grizzard 1991 |
| 38 | Best of Lewis Grizzard 1991 |
| 39 | Don't Bend Over in the Garden Grandma 1991 |
| 40 | Don't forget to call your mama-- 1991 |
| 41 | Let's Have a Party/ Lewis Grizzard 1991 |
| 42 | Lewis Grizzard on the Road 1991 |
| 43 | Time Flies Like an Arrow Calendar 1992 1991 |
| 44 | When My Love Returns from the Ladies Room, Will I Be to Old to Care? 1991 |
| 45 | You Can't Put No Boogie Woogie in the King of Rock and Roll 1991 |
| 46 | I haven't understood anything since 1962 and other nekkid truths 1992 |
| 47 | Addicted to Love 1993 |
| 48 | I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962 1993 |
| 49 | I Took a Lickin' & Kept on Tickin' 1993 |
| 50 | Pushin Fifty is Exercise Enough 1993 |
| 51 | I took a lickin' and kept on tickin' (and now I believe in miracles) 1994 |
| 52 | It wasn't always easy, but I sure had fun 1994 |
| 53 | Lewis Grizzard Addicted to Love 1994 |
| 54 | One Last Time 1994 |
| 55 | The Grizzard sampler 1994 |
| 56 | The Most of Lewis Grizzard/5 Title Complete in 1 Vol 1994 |
| 57 | The last bus to Albuquerque 1994 |
| 58 | Don't Fence Me in 1995 |
| 59 | Grizzardisms 1995 |
| 60 | The wit and wisdom of Lewis Grizzard 1995 |
| 61 | Southern by the grace of God 1996 |
| 62 | Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 63 | Elvis is Dead and I Don t Feel So Good Myself [and] Shoot Low, Boys - They re Ridin Shetland Ponies [two books in one vol 1997 |
| 64 | I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962 (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 65 | It Wasn't Always Easy, But I 1997 |
| 66 | It Wasn't Always Easy, But I Sure Had Fun (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 67 | Lewis Grizzard 1997 |
| 68 | Shoot Low, Boys--They're Ridin' Shetland Ponies (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 69 | When My Love Returns from the Ladies Room, Will I Be Too Old To Care? (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 70 | You Can't Put No Boogie-Woogie on the King of Rock and Roll (MM to TR Promotion) 1997 |
| 71 | Down Home Grizzard: Three Bestselling Works Complete in One Volume 1998 |
| 72 | Chili Dawgs Always Bark 1999 |
| 73 | Dad Was a Pistol 1999 |
| 74 | Granny Don't Bend Over in the Garden 1999 |
| 75 | If Love Were Oil 1999 |
| 76 | When My Love Returns 1999 |
| 77 | Life Is Like a Dogsled Team.. 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lewis Grizzard written?
- Lewis Grizzard has written 77 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1920 to 2001.
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