Introducing Christopher Buckley
Highly celebrated for his insightful and humorous storytelling, Christopher Buckley is a renowned American author known for his satirical novels and enlightening non-fiction books. A Yale University alumnus, Buckley graduated cum laude in 1976 marking the start of an illustrious journey that unfurled intriguing chapters.
Experience and Influence
Buckley initiated his professional life with a stint in the Merchant Marine. At the young age of 24, he assumed the role of managing editor of Esquire magazine, beginning a lifelong affair with print media. This was followed shortly by a significant tenure in public service when, at age 29, he moonlighted as a chief speechwriter to the Vice President of the United States, George H.W. Bush. His time in the White House served as the basis for his enthralling novel ‘The White House Mess’. Since 1989, Buckley has masterminded Forbes Life magazine as its founder and editor-in-chief.
Stepping into Literary Stardom
Christopher Buckley officially debuted as an author in 1982 with the non-fiction book ‘Steaming to Bamboola’. His first dive into fiction came four years later in 1986 with the previously mentioned ‘The White House Mess’. This encounter with satire became a formidable signature of his writing style.
Books in Order: A Chronological Journey through Buckley’s Work
Below is a comprehensive list of Christopher Buckley’s books in order, revealing the progression and maturity of his writing style:
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The White House Mess | (1986) |    |
| Wet Work | (1991) | |
| Thank You for Smoking | (1994) | |
| God Is My Broker | (1998) | |
| Little Green Men | (1999) | |
| No Way to Treat a First Lady | (2002) | |
| Florence of Arabia | (2004) | |
| Boomsday | (2007) | |
| Supreme Courtship | (2008) | |
| They Eat Puppies, Don’t They? | (2012) | |
| The Relic Master | (2015) | |
| The Judge Hunter | (2018) | |
| Make Russia Great Again | (2020) | |
| Has Anyone Seen My Toes? | (2022) | |