Bob Woodward books in order
American investigative journalist
- Born
- 1943
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 23
Bob Woodward has published 7 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with All the President's Men (1974). The latest is Peril (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bob Woodward
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All the President's Men
Bob Woodward's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Fear: Trump in the White House
One of the most-read, at about 448 pages.
Newest
Peril
Published September 2021.
Standalone novels in order
The Final Days (May 1976), with Carl Bernstein
State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III (2006)
The Price of Politics (2012)
Fear: Trump in the White House (2018)
Fear (Sep 2018)
Rage (Sep 2020)
Peril (Sep 2021)
Non-fiction in order
All the President's Men (1974), with Carl Bernstein
The Brethren (1979)
Wired (1984)
Veil (1987)
The Agenda (1994)
The Choice (1996)
Shadow (1999)
Maestro (2000)
The Commanders (2002)
Bush at War (Nov 2002)
Plan of Attack (Apr 2004)
The Secret Man (2005)
The War Within: A Secret White House History (2006–2008) (Sep 2008)
The War Within (2009)
Obama's Wars (Sep 2010)
Other books in order
State of Denial (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- All the President's Men (1976)Film · from All the President's Men
About Bob Woodward
Robert Upshur Woodward is an American investigative journalist. He started working for The Washington Post as a reporter in 1971 and now holds the honorific title of associate editor there, though the Post no longer employs him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bob Woodward FAQ
- How many books has Bob Woodward written?
- Bob Woodward has published 7 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bob Woodward's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with All the President's Men.
- What is Bob Woodward's latest book?
- Peril (2021).
- What is Bob Woodward's most famous book?
- All the President's Men (1974) is Bob Woodward's most widely read book.
- Which Bob Woodward books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including All the President's Men (film, 1976).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.