Stephen Fry Reading Order
7 series · 48 books · Born 24 August 1957
Stephen Fry is a versatile British creator known for his contributions across various mediums, including acting, writing, and presenting. He has crafted a diverse portfolio comprising 48 works spanning seven series, with highlights including the beloved A Bit of Fry and Laurie and the engaging Mythos series. Active from 1891 to 2024, Fry's notable talents encompass fiction, non-fiction, and collections that continue to captivate audiences.
A Bit of Fry and Laurie Series
Complete4 books (1990–1995)
Start with A Bit of Fry & Laurie, the first of 4 books in the A Bit of Fry and Laurie series.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1994–2018)
Start with Bloody Lucky: Writing on Cricket, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mythos Series
Ongoing4 books (2017–2024)
Start with Mythos, the first of 4 books in the Mythos series.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete16 books (1992–2021)
Start with Paperweight, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Paperweight 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Moab Is My Washpot 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Rescuing the Spectacled Bear 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Stephen Fry's Incomplete and Utter History of Classical Music 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Ode Less Travelled 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Stephen Fry in America 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Fry's English Delight 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Saturday Night Fry 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mrs Fry's Diary 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Fry Chronicles 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Stephen Fry Does the 'Knowledge' 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Walking & Talking / Stephen Fry on the Phone 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  How To Have An Almost Perfect Marriage 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  More Fool Me: A Memoir 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Political Correctness Gone Mad?(With: Jordan B. Peterson,Michael Eric Dyson,Michelle Goldberg) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Fry's Ties 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collections Series
Complete15 books (1891–2017)
Start with A Case of Identity(By: Arthur Conan Doyle), the first of 15 books in the Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Case of Identity(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1891Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1892Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1894Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Return of Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1905Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Sherlock Holmes - Read by Stephen Fry(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Collected Sherlock Holmes Short Stories(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Complete Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume One(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume Three(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume Two(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Sherlock Holmes Theatre(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate Collection(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection(By: Arthur Conan Doyle) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1991–2000)
Start with The Liar, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stephen Fry written?
- Stephen Fry has written 48 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1891 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Stephen Fry series?
- Here are the first books in Stephen Fry's series: A Bit of Fry and Laurie: A Bit of Fry & Laurie; Anthologies: Bloody Lucky: Writing on Cricket; Mythos: Mythos; Non-Fiction: Paperweight; Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collections: A Case of Identity(By: Arthur Conan Doyle).
- What order should I read Stephen Fry's books?
- We recommend reading Stephen Fry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Stephen Fry still writing new books?
- Yes, Stephen Fry has 1 ongoing series: Mythos.