Dolley Madison books in order
First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817
- Lived
- 1768–1849
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
Dolley Madison published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book. The best-known is Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison.
Updated September 2026
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Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison
Dolley Madison's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison (1886)
Other books in order
Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison, Wife of James Madison, President of the United States (1886)
About Dolley Madison
Dolley Todd Madison was the wife of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. She was known for holding Washington social functions to which she invited members of both political parties, essentially spearheading the concept of bipartisan cooperation. Previous founders such as Thomas Jefferson would only meet with members of one party at a time, and politics could often be a violent affair resulting in physical altercations and even duels. Madison helped to create the idea that members of each party could amicably socialize, network, and negotiate with each other without violence. Through these innovations, Dolley Madison did much to define the role of the president's spouse, known only much later by the title First Lady—a function she had sometimes performed earlier for the widowed Thomas Jefferson.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dolley Madison FAQ
- How many books has Dolley Madison written?
- Dolley Madison published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dolley Madison's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison.
- What is Dolley Madison's most famous book?
- Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison is Dolley Madison's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.