Abraham Lincoln published 13 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 3 other books, beginning with Lives and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin (1860).
Updated September 2026
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Lives and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin
Abraham Lincoln's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Lives and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin (1860)
The Martyr's Monument (1865)
Stories and Speeches (1894)
Lost Speech, May 29, 1856 (1897)
Words on Living Questions (1900)
Abraham Lincoln (1901)
The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln (1905)
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1905)
The Writings of Abraham Lincoln (1905)
autobiography (1907)
Life and Works of Abraham Lincoln (1907)
Famous Speeches [of] Abraham Lincoln (1908)
Children's books in order
Fiftieth Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (1905)
Other books in order
Speeches Complete (1891)
Lincoln Letters (1913)
Words of Wisdom from Abraham Lincoln (1913)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Complete
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 7
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters (Selections)
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 3
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 2
Quotes and Images from the Writings of Abraham Lincoln
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4
State of the Union Addresses
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defeating the Confederacy and playing a major role in the abolition of slavery.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Abraham Lincoln FAQ
- How many books has Abraham Lincoln written?
- Abraham Lincoln published 13 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Abraham Lincoln's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lives and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin.
- What is Abraham Lincoln's last book?
- The Martyr's Monument (1865).
- What is Abraham Lincoln's most famous book?
- Lives and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin (1860) is Abraham Lincoln's most widely read book.
- Can I read Abraham Lincoln's books for free?
- Yes. 24 books by Abraham Lincoln are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.