Neil Simon

1927–2018

1 series 11 books in order 8 standalone books

Marvin Neil Simon (1927-2018) was an American playwright and screenwriter who wrote more than forty Broadway plays, including Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, The Out-of-Towners, and Lost in Yonkers. He received more combined Oscar and Tony nominations than any other writer and was one of the most performed playwrights in the world.

Born: 1927
Known for: Eugene trilogy

Series by Neil Simon

Eugene trilogy

3 books in order · 1984–1987

Brighton Beach memoirs

1984 · Neil Simon

Brighton Beach Memoirs is a 1984 play written by Neil Simon. It is a comedy built around the Jerome family during the Depression, focusing on…
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Biloxi blues

1985 · Neil Simon

Biloxi Blues (1985) by Neil Simon is a play about Eugene Jerome, a naive recruit from Brooklyn sent to boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he…
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Broadway Bound

1987 · Neil Simon

Broadway Bound is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon, serving as the last chapter in his Eugene trilogy, following Brighton Beach Memoirs and…
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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Neil Simon written?

We list 11 books by Neil Simon across 1 series, published between 1973–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Neil Simon's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Brighton Beach memoirs.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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