Barbara Walters books in order
American broadcast journalist
- Lived
- 1929–2022
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Barbara Walters published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything (1970).
Updated September 2026
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How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything
Barbara Walters's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Audition (2008)
Audition: A Memoir (May 2008)
Non-fiction in order

How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything (1970)
About Barbara Walters
Barbara Jill Walters was an American broadcast journalist and television personality. Known for her interviewing ability and popularity with viewers, she appeared as a host of numerous television programs, including Today, the ABC Evening News, 20/20, and The View. Walters was a working journalist from 1951 until her retirement in 2014. Walters was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1989, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATAS in 2000 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Barbara Walters FAQ
- How many books has Barbara Walters written?
- Barbara Walters published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Barbara Walters's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything.
- What is Barbara Walters's last book?
- Audition: A Memoir (2008).
- What is Barbara Walters's most famous book?
- How to Talk with Practically Anybody About Practically Anything (1970) is Barbara Walters's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.