Hugh Laurie books

Hugh Laurie is a British actor, comedian, and writer best known for playing Dr. House on TV. He wrote the comic spy novel The Gun Seller and co-authored the A Bit of Fry and Laurie sketch comedy books with Stephen Fry.

A Bit of Fry and Laurie Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Bit of Fry & Laurie 1990 Buy
A Bit More Fry & Laurie 1991 Buy
Three Bits of Fry and Laurie 1992 Buy
Fry & Laurie Bit No 1995 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Let Them Talk 2011 Buy
Didn’t It Rain 2013 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Gun Seller 1996 Buy

Hugh Laurie is best known around the world as the star of House M.D., but he has a separate life as a writer. In the early 1990s, he and Stephen Fry published a series of sketch comedy books tied to their BBC television show A Bit of Fry and Laurie. The four volumes collect the scripts and sketches that made the duo famous in British comedy.

In 1996, Laurie published The Gun Seller, a comic thriller about a former soldier who stumbles into an arms-dealing conspiracy. The novel’s sharp wit and self-aware humor earned it strong sales and positive reviews. Laurie has spoken about a sequel called The Paper Soldier, though it has yet to appear.

Beyond fiction, Laurie has released companion books to his blues music albums Let Them Talk (2011) and Didn’t It Rain (2013). These non-fiction works reflect his deep love of New Orleans blues and roots music, a passion he has pursued alongside his acting career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Hugh Laurie written?

Hugh Laurie has written seven books across three series.

What was Hugh Laurie's first book?

Hugh Laurie’s first book is A Bit of Fry & Laurie, published in 1990.

Is Hugh Laurie writing a sequel to The Gun Seller?

Laurie has mentioned working on a follow-up called The Paper Soldier over the years, but it has not been published. Given the long gap since The Gun Seller came out in 1996, the sequel’s status remains uncertain.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy