Diane Ackerman books in order
Author, poet, and naturalist
- Born
- 1948
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Diane Ackerman has published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with A Natural History of the Senses (1990). The latest is One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Diane Ackerman
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A Natural History of the Senses
Diane Ackerman's most-read book.
Newest
One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing
Published 2011.
Standalone novels in order
The Zookeeper's Wife (Sep 2007)
Non-fiction in order
On Extended Wings (1985)
A Natural History of the Senses (1990)
The Moon by Whale Light (1991)
A Natural History of Love (1994)
Rarest of the Rare (1995)
A Slender Thread (1996)
Deep Play (1999)
Cultivating Delight (2001)
An Alchemy of Mind (2004)
Dawn Light (2009)
One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing (2011)
Poetry in order
Jaguar of Sweet Laughter (1989)
I Praise My Destroyer (1998)
Origami Bridges (2002)
Animal Sense (2003)
Other books in order
The Planets (1976)
Wife of Light (1978)
Living Rich (1980)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)Film · from The Zookeeper's Wife
About Diane Ackerman
Diane Ackerman is an American poet, essayist, and naturalist known for her books and films.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Diane Ackerman FAQ
- How many books has Diane Ackerman written?
- Diane Ackerman has published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Diane Ackerman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Natural History of the Senses.
- What is Diane Ackerman's latest book?
- One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing (2011).
- What is Diane Ackerman's most famous book?
- A Natural History of the Senses (1990) is Diane Ackerman's most widely read book.
- Which Diane Ackerman books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Zookeeper's Wife (film, 2017).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.