Steve Allen Reading Order
4 series · 36 books
Steve Allen was a multifaceted American creator known for his contributions to television, comedy, and literature. Writing primarily in the mystery genre, he produced 36 works across four series, including the popular Steve Allen Mystery and various standalone novels and short story collections. His prolific career spanned from 1955 to 2010, leaving a lasting impact on both entertainment and literature.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete19 books (1956–2000)
Start with The Funny Men, the first of 19 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Funny Men 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Mark it and Strike it: An Autobiography 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Curses 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Schmock-Schmock! 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Funny People 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Beloved Son 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  More Funny People 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  How to Make a Speech 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  How to Be Funny 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dumbth 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Meeting Of The Minds 4 Volume Boxed Set 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Hi Ho Steverino 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Make 'Em Laugh 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Reflections 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Steve Allen Songbook 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  But Seriously... 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Steve Allen's Private Joke File 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (1955–2010)
Start with Fourteen for Tonight, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1972–1972)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Wake 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
Steve Allen Mystery Series
Complete10 books (1983–1999)
Start with The Talk Show Murders, the first of 10 books in the Steve Allen Mystery series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Steve Allen written?
- Steve Allen has written 36 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 2010.
- What is the first book in each Steve Allen series?
- Here are the first books in Steve Allen's series: Non-Fiction: The Funny Men; Short Story Collections: Fourteen for Tonight; Steve Allen Mystery: The Talk Show Murders.
- What order should I read Steve Allen's books?
- We recommend reading Steve Allen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Steve Allen's series complete?
- Steve Allen has 4 completed series.