Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Funny Men | 1956 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 2 | Mark it and Strike it: An Autobiography | 1961 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 3 | Curses | 1973 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 4 | Schmock-Schmock! | 1975 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 5 | Funny People | 1981 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 6 | Beloved Son | 1982 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 7 | More Funny People | 1982 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 8 | How to Make a Speech | 1986 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 9 | How to Be Funny | 1987 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 10 | Dumbth | 1989 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 11 | Meeting Of The Minds 4 Volume Boxed Set | 1989 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 12 | Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality | 1990 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 13 | Hi Ho Steverino | 1992 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 14 | More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality | 1992 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 15 | Make ‘Em Laugh | 1993 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 16 | Steve Allen Songbook | 1994 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 17 | Reflections | 1994 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 18 | But Seriously… | 1996 | Steve Allen | Buy |
| 19 | Steve Allen’s Private Joke File | 2000 | Steve Allen | Buy |
Steve Allen’s non-fiction output was enormous, covering topics from the craft of comedy to religion to American culture. How to Be Funny (1987) and the Funny People books (1981, 1982) draw on his decades in comedy to analyze what makes things humorous. How to Make a Speech (1986) shares his public speaking expertise.
His autobiographical works and cultural criticism round out a non-fiction catalog that rivals his fiction output in both volume and range. Allen’s position as a pioneering television personality gave him a unique perspective on American entertainment and culture.