Irving Stone Reading Order
3 series · 23 books · Born 14 July 1903
Irving Stone was a prolific American author known for his engaging historical novels that often explore the lives of famous artists and thinkers. His bibliography includes 23 works across three series, featuring standalone novels, short story collections, and non-fiction, with "Lust for Life" being his most acclaimed title. Stone's writing career spanned from 1934 to 1999, leaving a lasting impact on literary fans and history enthusiasts alike.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1938–1999)
Start with Sailor on Horseback, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sailor on Horseback 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Earl Warren 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Men to Match My Mountains 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dear Theo 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Drawings of Michaelangelo 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  They Also Ran 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | There Was Light 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Mary Todd Lincoln, A Final Judgement? 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  From Mud-Flat Cove to Gold to Statehood: California, 1840-1850 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1971–1971)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Irving Stone Reader 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1934–1985)
Start with Lust for Life, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Lust for Life 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Adversary in the House 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Clarence Darrow for the Defence 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Immortal Wife 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Passionate Journey 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The President's Lady 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Love Is Eternal 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Agony and the Ecstasy 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Those Who Love 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Passions of the Mind 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Greek Treasure 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Origin 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Depths of Glory 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Irving Stone written?
- Irving Stone has written 23 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1934 to 1999.
- What is the first book in each Irving Stone series?
- Here are the first books in Irving Stone's series: Non-Fiction: Sailor on Horseback.
- What order should I read Irving Stone's books?
- We recommend reading Irving Stone's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Irving Stone's series complete?
- Irving Stone has 3 completed series.