Lewis Grizzard Books in Order

Lewis Grizzard is a celebrated American writer and humorist. He rose to prominence as a sports editor at the Atlanta Journal at the tender age of 23, before transitioning to a successful career as a humorous columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As a sought-after stand-up comedian and lecturer, Grizzard captivated audiences with his wit and sharp commentary. Throughout his illustrious career, Grizzard penned 25 books, including collections of his columns, stand-up comedy routines, and autobiographical works. His writing masterfully navigated the complexities of American life, tackling topics such as relationships, politics, and heart health. Critics hailed him as "this generation's Mark Twain," "one of the foremost humorists in the country," and "a Faulkner for plain folks." As a masterful storyteller, stand-up comedian, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author, Lewis Grizzard left an indelible mark on the literary world, making him a beloved figure in American humor and literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Lewis Grizzard

  • #1
    Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You(1979)
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  • #2
    Won't You Come Home, Billy Bob Bailey?(1980)
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  • #3
    Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree With Anyone Else But Me(1981)
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  • #4
    They Tore Out My Heart and Stomped That Sucker Flat(1982)
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  • #5
    If Love Were Oil, I'd Be about a Quart Low(1983)
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  • #6
    Elvis is Dead And I Don't Feel So Good Myself(1984)
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  • #7
    My Daddy Was a Pistol and I'm a Son of A Gun(1986)
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  • #8
    Shoot Low, Boys--They're Ridin' Shetland Ponies: In Search of True Grit(1987)
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  • #9
    When My Love Returns from the Ladies Room, Will I Be Too Old To Care?(1987)
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  • #10
    Don't Bend Over in the Garden, Granny, You Know Them Taters Got Eyes(1988)
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  • #11
    Lewis Grizzard on Fear of Flying (With: Mike Lester)(1989)
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  • #12
    Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night(1989)
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  • #13
    Lewis Grizzard\'s Advice to the Newly Wed (With: Mike Lester)(1989)
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  • #14
    If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground(1990)
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  • #15
    Gettin' It on: A Down Home Treasury by Lewis Grizzard(1990)
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  • #16
    Does a Wild Bear Chip in the Woods? (With: David Boyd)(1990)
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  • #17
    You Can't Put No Boogie-Woogie on the King of Rock and Roll(1991)
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  • #18
    Don't Forget to Call Your Mama...I Wish I Could Call Mine(1991)
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  • #19
    I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962(1992)
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  • #20
    I Took a Lickin' and Kept on Tickin'(1993)
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  • #21
    It Wasn't Always Easy, but I Sure Had Fun(1994)
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  • #22
    The Grizzard Sampler of the Early Writings of Lewis Grizzard(1994)
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  • #23
    Grizzardisms(1995)
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  • #24
    The Last Bus to Albuquerque (With: Gerrie Ferris)(2001)
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  • #25
    Southern by the Grace of God (With: Gerrie Ferris)(2001)
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  • #26
    The Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard: Life Is Like a Dogsled Team...(2001)
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About Lewis Grizzard

Lewis Grizzard is a celebrated American writer and humorist. He rose to prominence as a sports editor at the Atlanta Journal at the tender age of 23, before transitioning to a successful career as a humorous columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As a sought-after stand-up comedian and lecturer, Grizzard captivated audiences with his wit and sharp commentary. Throughout his illustrious career, Grizzard penned 25 books, including collections of his columns, stand-up comedy routines, and autobiographical works. His writing masterfully navigated the complexities of American life, tackling topics such as relationships, politics, and heart health. Critics hailed him as "this generation's Mark Twain," "one of the foremost humorists in the country," and "a Faulkner for plain folks." As a masterful storyteller, stand-up comedian, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author, Lewis Grizzard left an indelible mark on the literary world, making him a beloved figure in American humor and literature.

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