Karl Pilkington Non-Fiction books in order

All non-fiction books by Karl Pilkington, including his travel books, collections of musings, and companion books to his TV shows.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The World of Karl Pilkington 2006 Karl Pilkington Buy
2 Happyslapped by a Jellyfish 2007 Karl Pilkington Buy
3 Karlology: What I’ve Learnt So Far… 2009 Karl Pilkington Buy
4 An Idiot Abroad 2010 Karl Pilkington Buy
5 The Further Adventures of An Idiot Abroad 2012 Karl Pilkington Buy
6 The Moaning of Life 2013 Karl Pilkington Buy
7 More Moaning 2016 Karl Pilkington Buy

Karl Pilkington’s non-fiction books cover his travels, personal reflections, and the kind of random observations that made him famous on podcasts and television. Starting with The World of Karl Pilkington in 2006, the collection grew alongside his TV career.

The An Idiot Abroad books document his experiences being sent to far-flung destinations by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, while Happyslapped by a Jellyfish and Karlology collect his thoughts on everything from science to history. The Moaning of Life books take a more reflective tone, with Pilkington considering big life questions in his own distinctly unimpressed way.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Karl Pilkington Non-Fiction series?

There are seven books in the Karl Pilkington Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Karl Pilkington Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Karl Pilkington Non-Fiction series is The World of Karl Pilkington, published in 2006.

Do you need to read Karl Pilkington's books in order?

No, each of Karl Pilkington’s books works as a standalone read. While some build on themes from his TV shows like An Idiot Abroad and The Moaning of Life, you can pick up any of them without needing prior context.

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