Irving Stone Reading Order

9 books (1938–1999)

Irving Stone's Non-Fiction series comprises nine books published between 1938 and 1999, offering biographical and historical explorations across diverse subjects from notable American figures to artistic masters and regional history. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sailor on Horseback and concluding with A Final Judgement?. Stone's works blend rigorous historical research with engaging narrative, making these volumes essential for readers interested in American history, biography, and cultural figures.

Start with Sailor on Horseback, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Sailor on Horseback 1938Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Earl Warren 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Men to Match My Mountains 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dear Theo 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Drawings of Michaelangelo 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	They Also Ran 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	There Was Light 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Mary Todd Lincoln, A Final Judgement? 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	From Mud-Flat Cove to Gold to Statehood: California, 1840-1850 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1971–1971)

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1	The Irving Stone Reader 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (1934–1985)

Irving Stone's standalone historical novels span five decades of publication, with thirteen complete works released between 1934 and 1985. Each book stands independently and can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended for experiencing Stone's literary evolution across historical fiction and biographical works. The series features meticulously researched narratives centered on real historical figures and periods, showcasing Stone's signature blend of literary storytelling and historical detail. Beginning with Lust for Life and concluding with Depths of Glory, these novels represent a comprehensive exploration of art, law, politics, and human passion across centuries of history.

Start with Lust for Life, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Lust for Life 1934Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Adversary in the House 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Clarence Darrow for the Defence 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Immortal Wife 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Passionate Journey 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The President's Lady 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Love Is Eternal 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Agony and the Ecstasy 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Those Who Love 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Passions of the Mind 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Greek Treasure 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Origin 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Depths of Glory 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible