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

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The Magic of Thinking Big
David J. Schwartz's most-read book, rated by 72 Open Library readers.
Non-fiction in order

The Magic of Thinking Big (1959)

Marketing Today (1973)

The Magic of Getting What You Want (1983)

The Magic of Thinking Success (1987)
Other books in order

The Magic of Psychic Power (1965)

The Magic of Self Direction (1975)

Maximize Your Mental Power (1986)
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.