How many books has Burl Ives written?

Burl Ives published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Burl Ives's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wayfaring Stranger.

Wayfaring Stranger (1948) is Burl Ives's most widely read book.

American musician

Burl Ives published 4 books, beginning with Wayfaring Stranger (1948).

Updated September 2026

Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American singer and actor with a career that spanned more than six decades.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

How many books has Burl Ives written?: Burl Ives published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Burl Ives's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wayfaring Stranger.
What is Burl Ives's last book?: Sing a Fun Song (1968).
What is Burl Ives's most famous book?: Wayfaring Stranger (1948) is Burl Ives's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.