Erich Segal Reading Order
3 series Β· 15 books Β· Born 1937-06-16
Erich Segal was an American novelist and screenwriter best known for crafting Love Story, the 1970 romantic blockbuster that defined a generation's vision of tragic love. Beyond his fiction, Segal drew on his background as a classicist and academic to write both screenplays and scholarly works that explored themes of passion, loss, and human connection. His career spanning from 1968 to 2002 established him as a versatile storyteller who moved fluidly between commercial romance, serious drama, and educational non-fiction.
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Love Story Series
Complete2 books (1970β1977)
Erich Segal's two-book Love Story series spans from 1970 to 1977 and is now complete. The romance novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Love Story followed by Oliver's Story. This concise series offers a finished narrative arc for readers seeking classic romantic fiction.
Start with Love Story and read in order.
Start this series with Love Story
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Love Story |
| 2 | Oliver's Story |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1968β2002)
This six-book nonfiction series by Erich Segal spans from 1968 to 2002 and explores classical literature and drama. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Roman Laughter and concluding with Oxford Readings in Menander, Plautus, and Terence. Segal's works examine Greek tragedy, comedy, and Roman dramatic traditions through scholarly analysis and critical readings.
Start with Roman Laughter, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Roman Laughter
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Laughter |
| 2 | Greek Tragedy |
| 3 | Oxford Readings in Greek Tragedy |
| 4 | Oxford Readings in Aristophanes |
| 5 | The Death of Comedy |
| 6 | Oxford Readings in Menander, Plautus, and Terence |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1970β1997)
Erich Segal's seven standalone novels span from 1970 to 1997 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Man, Woman, and Child. The complete series comprises Man, Woman, and Child, Fairy Tale, The Class, Doctors, Acts of Faith, Prizes, and Only Love. Each novel stands independently while reflecting Segal's interest in romance and human relationships across diverse settings and circumstances.
Start with Man, Woman, and Child, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Man, Woman, and Child
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Man, Woman, and Child |
| 2 | Fairy Tale |
| 3 | The Class |
| 4 | Doctors |
| 5 | Acts of Faith |
| 6 | Prizes |
| 7 | Only Love |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Erich Segal written?
- Erich Segal has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2002.
- What is the first book in each Erich Segal series?
- Here are the first books in Erich Segal's series: Love Story: Love Story; Non-Fiction: Roman Laughter.
- What order should I read Erich Segal's books?
- We recommend reading Erich Segal's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Erich Segal's series complete?
- Erich Segal has 3 completed series.

