James Frey

"Sometimes skulls are thick. Sometimes hearts are vacant. Sometimes words don't work."

James Frey is the author of a million little pieces and my friend leonard. After battling with alcohol addiction and spending time in rehab, he wrote a million little pieces which was published in 2003 in America and the following year in the UK to critical acclaim. He wrote the sequel, my friend leonard about life after rehab, which was published in 2005 in the US and the year after in the UK.

James Frey now lives in New York with his wife, daughter and dog. He is still writing. Most recently he has published bright shiny morning, and his new book the final testament of the holy bible will publish on 12 April and is available for pre-order now.

James Frey also writes under the name of Pittacus Lore

What genres does James Frey write in?

Frey writes memoir and contemporary fiction for adults and also coauthors young adult science fiction under the pseudonym Pittacus Lore. His work includes A Million Little Pieces, Bright Shiny Morning, and the Lorien Legacies YA books.

What are James Frey’s most notable books and where should I start?

Notable titles include A Million Little Pieces (memoir), My Friend Leonard (sequel), Bright Shiny Morning (fiction), and The Final Testament of the Holy Bible. For YA readers, start with I Am Number Four, published under Pittacus Lore. Choose A Million Little Pieces for memoir, Bright Shiny Morning for adult fiction, or I Am Number Four for YA sci-fi.

Does James Frey write a series and what is the reading order for the Lorien Legacies books listed?

Yes. Under the name Pittacus Lore he is associated with the Lorien Legacies series. The books listed begin with I Am Number Four as Book 1, followed by The Power of Six as Book 2.

Are A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard connected?

Yes. A Million Little Pieces chronicles Frey’s experience with addiction and rehab, and My Friend Leonard is presented as its sequel focusing on life after rehab.