Stephen Clarke Books in Order

Stephen Clarke is a bestselling author of irreverent fiction and nonfiction that playfully critiques the quirks of French culture. His breakout novel, A Year in the Merde, self-published in 2004, catapulted him to international acclaim. This comedic masterpiece has been followed by a string of successful sequels, including Dial M for Merde (2008), 1,000 Years of Annoying the French (2010), and Paris Revealed (2011). As a seasoned journalist who spent ten years working for a French press group, Clarke now brings his expertise to French cable TV, where he regularly shares his humorous take on French society. His witty observations have endeared him to a broad audience, cementing his status as a leading voice in satirical literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Stephen Clarke

  • #1
    Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French(2006)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Paris Revealed: The Secret Life of a City(2010)
    Amazon
  • #3
    A Brief History of the Future(2011)
    Amazon
  • #4
    1000 Years of Annoying the French(2012)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Dirty Bertie: An English King Made in France(2014)
    Amazon
  • #6
    How the French Won Waterloo: Or Think They Did(2015)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Elizabeth II, Queen of Laughs(2018)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The French Revolution and What Went Wrong(2018)
    Amazon
  • #1
    A Year in the Merde(2004)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Merde Happens(2005)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Merde Actually / In the Merde for Love(2005)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Dial M For Merde(2008)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Merde Factor(2012)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Merde in Europe(2016)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Spy Who Inspired Me(2020)
    Amazon

About Stephen Clarke

Stephen Clarke is a bestselling author of irreverent fiction and nonfiction that playfully critiques the quirks of French culture. His breakout novel, A Year in the Merde, self-published in 2004, catapulted him to international acclaim. This comedic masterpiece has been followed by a string of successful sequels, including Dial M for Merde (2008), 1,000 Years of Annoying the French (2010), and Paris Revealed (2011). As a seasoned journalist who spent ten years working for a French press group, Clarke now brings his expertise to French cable TV, where he regularly shares his humorous take on French society. His witty observations have endeared him to a broad audience, cementing his status as a leading voice in satirical literature.

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