Erma Bombeck Books in Order
Erma Bombeck is a celebrated American humorist known for her witty depictions of suburban home life in her newspaper column. Since 1965, she has spent over three decades crafting humorous articles that have captivated readers worldwide. Her column, published twice weekly, has been devoured by thirty million readers of 900 newspapers across the United States and Canada. Erma has authored 15 books, the majority of which have achieved instant bestseller status. With a staggering 4,000 published articles under her belt, she has solidified her position as a household name, entertaining and commenting on life's everyday experiences with her signature humor and style. Her enduring popularity is a testament to her remarkable ability to connect with readers and make them laugh.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Erma Bombeck
- #1AmazonErma Bombeck, Her Funniest Moments From "At Wit's End"(1977)
- #2AmazonIf Life Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits?(1978)
- #3AmazonAunt Erma's Cope Book - How to Get From Monday to Friday in 12 Days(1979)
- #4AmazonJust Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own!(1979)
- #5AmazonThe Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank(1981)
- #6AmazonMotherhood: The Second Oldest Profession(1983)
- #7AmazonI Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression(1984)
- #8AmazonSeven(1985)
- #9AmazonFour of a Kind: A Suburban Field Guide(1985)
- #10AmazonAt Wit's End(1986)
- #11AmazonLaugh along with Bombeck(1986)
- #12AmazonThe Ties That Bind and Gag(1990)
- #13AmazonI Want to Grow Hair, I Want to Grow Up, I Want to Go to Boise(1990)
- #14AmazonThe Best of Bombeck(1993)
- #15AmazonA Marriage Made in Heaven or Too Tired for an Affair(1993)
- #16AmazonAll I Know About Animal Behavior I Learned In Loehmann's Dressing Room(1996)
- #17AmazonWhen You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time to Go Home(1997)
- #18AmazonBreast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule! (By: Peggy McCarthy,Jo An Loren)(1997)
- #19AmazonEat Less Cottage Cheese and More Ice Cream(2003)
- #20AmazonWhen God Created Mothers(2005)
- #21AmazonMud Pies and Silver Spoons(1985)
- #22AmazonStories for the Family's Heart(1998)
About Erma Bombeck
Erma Bombeck is a celebrated American humorist known for her witty depictions of suburban home life in her newspaper column. Since 1965, she has spent over three decades crafting humorous articles that have captivated readers worldwide. Her column, published twice weekly, has been devoured by thirty million readers of 900 newspapers across the United States and Canada. Erma has authored 15 books, the majority of which have achieved instant bestseller status. With a staggering 4,000 published articles under her belt, she has solidified her position as a household name, entertaining and commenting on life's everyday experiences with her signature humor and style. Her enduring popularity is a testament to her remarkable ability to connect with readers and make them laugh.
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