Barack Obama has published 3 novels, 6 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Dreams from My Father (1995). The best-known is The Audacity of Hope (2006). The latest is A Promised Land (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Barack Obama
Start here
The Audacity of Hope
Barack Obama's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Dreams from My Father
One of the most-read, at about 442 pages.
Newest
A Promised Land
Published November 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Dreams from My Father (Jul 1995)
Change We Can Believe in (2008)
You Didn't Build That (Jul 2012)
Non-fiction in order
The Audacity of Hope (Oct 2006)
Barack Obama in His Own Words (2007)
A More Perfect Union (2008)
An American Story (2008)
The Great Speeches of Barack Obama (2009)
A Promised Land (Nov 2020)
Children's books in order
Yes We Can! (2008)
Of Thee I Sing (2010)
Other books in order
It Takes a Nation (2006)
The Gift of Hope (2009)
Be Vigilant But Not Afraid (2017)
Wit and Wisdom of Barack Obama by Barack Obama (2017)
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About Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American to serve as president. Obama represented Illinois in the United States Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
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Barack Obama FAQ
- How many books has Barack Obama written?
- Barack Obama has published 3 novels, 6 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Barack Obama's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Audacity of Hope.
- What is Barack Obama's latest book?
- A Promised Land (2020).
- What is Barack Obama's most famous book?
- The Audacity of Hope (2006) is Barack Obama's most widely read book.
- Can I read Barack Obama's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Barack Obama 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.