David J. Schwartz books in order

American motivational writer and coach

Lived
1927–1987
Country
United States
Books
7

David J. Schwartz published 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Magic of Thinking Big (1959).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with David J. Schwartz

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Magic of Thinking Big (1959)

    270 pages★ 4.1 (72 ratings)

  2. Marketing Today (1973)

    716 pages

  3. The Magic of Getting What You Want (1983)

    276 pages

  4. The Magic of Thinking Success (1987)

    221 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Magic of Psychic Power (1965)

    225 pages

  2. The Magic of Self Direction (1975)

    190 pages

  3. Maximize Your Mental Power (1986)

    233 pages

About David J. Schwartz

David Joseph Schwartz Jr. was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for authoring The Magic of Thinking Big in 1959. He was a professor of marketing, chairman of the department, and Chair of Consumer Finance at Georgia State University.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

David J. Schwartz FAQ

How many books has David J. Schwartz written?
David J. Schwartz published 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read David J. Schwartz's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Magic of Thinking Big.
What is David J. Schwartz's last book?
The Magic of Thinking Success (1987).
What is David J. Schwartz's most famous book?
The Magic of Thinking Big (1959) is David J. Schwartz's most widely read book.

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