Jonathan Tropper books

Jonathan Tropper is an American novelist and screenwriter known for darkly humorous literary fiction about family dysfunction and personal reinvention.

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Plan B 2000 Buy
The Book of Joe / Bush Falls 2003 Buy
Everything Changes 2005 Buy
How to Talk to a Widower 2007 Buy
This is Where I Leave You 2008 Buy
One Last Thing Before I Go 2012 Buy

Jonathan Tropper is an American novelist and screenwriter who has published six standalone novels between 2000 and 2012. His books are known for blending sharp humor with emotional weight, typically following men dealing with family crises, relationship failures, and the messy business of growing up late. His breakthrough came with The Book of Joe (2003), and he gained wider recognition with This is Where I Leave You (2008).

Beyond fiction, Tropper has worked extensively in Hollywood as a screenwriter and producer. He adapted This is Where I Leave You for the screen and co-created the Cinemax series Banshee. His novels remain popular with readers who enjoy character-driven stories that mix comedy with genuine feeling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jonathan Tropper written?

Jonathan Tropper has written six books in one series.

What was Jonathan Tropper's first book?

Jonathan Tropper’s first book is Plan B, published in 2000.

Have any of Jonathan Tropper's novels been adapted into films?

Yes, This is Where I Leave You was adapted into a 2014 film starring Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. Tropper wrote the screenplay himself. He has also worked as a screenwriter and television producer outside his novel work.

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