Kinky Friedman Books in Order
Kinky Friedman is a multifaceted American artist, celebrated for his work as a singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, and former columnist for Texas Monthly. Emulating the satire of legendary American writers Will Rogers and Mark Twain, Friedman crafts biting social commentary and wry observations that captivate audiences. His foray into politics saw him run as an independent candidate for Governor of Texas in 2006, garnering 12.6% of the vote and securing a fourth-place finish in the six-person race. Born in Chicago to Jewish parents, Friedman's family relocated to a Texas ranch, where he developed an early affinity for music and chess. At age 7, he was selected to challenge US grandmaster Samuel Reshevsky to simultaneous matches in Houston, showcasing his precocious talent. Friedman graduated from Austin High School in 1962 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966, majoring in Psychology. He went on to serve two years in the United States Peace Corps, teaching in Borneo, Malaysia, and formed lasting connections that would shape his future.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Kinky Friedman
- #1AmazonGreenwich Killing Time(1986)
- #2AmazonA Case of Lone Star(1987)
- #3AmazonWhen the Cat's Away(1988)
- #4AmazonFrequent Flyer(1989)
- #5AmazonMusical Chairs(1991)
- #6AmazonElvis, Jesus and Coca Cola(1993)
- #7AmazonArmadillos & Old Lace(1994)
- #8AmazonGod Bless John Wayne(1995)
- #9AmazonThe Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover(1996)
- #10AmazonRoadkill(1998)
- #11AmazonBlast from the Past(1998)
- #12AmazonSpanking Watson(1999)
- #13AmazonThe Mile High Club(2000)
- #14AmazonCurse of the Missing Puppet Head(2001)
- #15AmazonSteppin' on a Rainbow(2001)
- #16AmazonMeanwhile Back at the Ranch(2002)
- #17AmazonKill Two Birds & Get Stoned(2003)
- #18AmazonThe Prisoner of Vandam Street(2004)
- #19AmazonTen Little New Yorkers(2005)
- #20AmazonThe Christmas Pig(2006)
- #1AmazonThe Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic(1996)
- #2AmazonKinky Friedman's Guide to Texas Etiquette(2001)
- #3Amazon'Scuse Me While I Whip This Out(2004)
- #4AmazonTexas Hold 'Em(2005)
- #5AmazonCowboy Logic(2006)
- #6AmazonYou Can Lead a Politician to Water, But You Can't Make Him Think(2007)
- #7AmazonWhat Would Kinky Do?(2008)
- #8AmazonHeroes of a Texas Childhood(2009)
- #9AmazonKinky's Celebrity Pet Files(2009)
- #10AmazonDrinker With a Writing Problem(2011)
- #11AmazonThe Billy Bob Tapes (With: Billy Bob Thornton)(2012)
- #12AmazonStoryteller: Short Stories by Rock Stars(2001)
- #13AmazonA Word on Words(2023)
About Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman is a multifaceted American artist, celebrated for his work as a singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, and former columnist for Texas Monthly. Emulating the satire of legendary American writers Will Rogers and Mark Twain, Friedman crafts biting social commentary and wry observations that captivate audiences. His foray into politics saw him run as an independent candidate for Governor of Texas in 2006, garnering 12.6% of the vote and securing a fourth-place finish in the six-person race. Born in Chicago to Jewish parents, Friedman's family relocated to a Texas ranch, where he developed an early affinity for music and chess. At age 7, he was selected to challenge US grandmaster Samuel Reshevsky to simultaneous matches in Houston, showcasing his precocious talent. Friedman graduated from Austin High School in 1962 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966, majoring in Psychology. He went on to serve two years in the United States Peace Corps, teaching in Borneo, Malaysia, and formed lasting connections that would shape his future.
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