How many books has Erich Segal written?

Erich Segal published 7 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Erich Segal's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love Story.

What is Erich Segal's most famous book?

Love Story (1970) is Erich Segal's most widely read book.

Which Erich Segal books have been adapted?

3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Love Story (film, 1970), Oliver's Story (film, 1978) and Man, Woman and Child (as Masoom, film, 1983).

Erich Segal books in order

American writer

Lived: 1937–2010
Country: United States
Books: 11

Literary fiction

Erich Segal published 7 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Love Story (1970).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Erich Segal

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Love Story
Erich Segal's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Oliver's Story (1977)
256 pagesAdapted for film
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Man, Woman and Child (1980)
221 pagesAdapted for film
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The Class (1986)
592 pages
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Doctors (1988)
679 pages
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Acts of Faith (1992)
537 pages
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Prizes (1995)
500 pages
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Only Love (1997)
261 pages
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Novellas in order

Love Story (Feb 1970)
131 pages★ 2.9 (12 ratings)Adapted for film
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Non-fiction in order

Roman Laughter (1968)
229 pages
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Caesar Augustus (1984)
230 pages
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Other books in order

Fairy Tale (1973)
79 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Love Story (1970)Film · from Love Story
Oliver's Story (1978)Film · from Oliver's Story
Masoom (1983)Film · from Man, Woman and Child
Man, Woman and Child (1983)Film · from Man, Woman and Child

About Erich Segal

Erich Wolf Segal was an American author, screenwriter, educator, and classicist who wrote the bestselling novel Love Story (1970) and its film adaptation.

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Erich Segal FAQ

How many books has Erich Segal written?: Erich Segal published 7 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Erich Segal's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love Story.
What is Erich Segal's last book?: Only Love (1997).
What is Erich Segal's most famous book?: Love Story (1970) is Erich Segal's most widely read book.
Which Erich Segal books have been adapted?: 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Love Story (film, 1970), Oliver's Story (film, 1978) and Man, Woman and Child (as Masoom, film, 1983).