Dale Carnegie books in order
American writer and lecturer
- Lived
- 1888–1955
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
Dale Carnegie published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 10 other books, beginning with The Art of Public Speaking (1915). The best-known is How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dale Carnegie
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie's most-read book, rated by 443 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
One of the most-read, at about 348 pages.
Standalone novels in order
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948)
Public Speaking for Success (2005)
Non-fiction in order
The Art of Public Speaking (1915)
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking (1932)
Little Known Facts About Well Known People (1934)
How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936)
Biographical Roundup (1944)
How to Develop Self-confidence (Personal Development) (1956)
Other books in order
Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business (1937)
Lincoln, El Desconocido/ Lincoln the Unknown (Biografias Y Testimonios) (1947)
Five Minute Biographies (1949)
How To Stop Worring and Start Living (1953)
scrapbook (1959)
How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job (1973)
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking (1977)
The Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations (1979)
Cómo Ganar Amigos (1997)
Lifetime Plan for Success (1998)
About Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie was an American writer and teacher of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dale Carnegie FAQ
- How many books has Dale Carnegie written?
- Dale Carnegie published 2 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dale Carnegie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- What is Dale Carnegie's last book?
- How to Develop Self-confidence (Personal Development) (1956).
- What is Dale Carnegie's most famous book?
- How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) is Dale Carnegie's most widely read book.
- Can I read Dale Carnegie's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Dale Carnegie is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.