Gloria Vanderbilt books in order
American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer
- Lived
- 1924–2019
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Gloria Vanderbilt published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Gloria Vanderbilt Book of Collage (1970). The best-known is Once Upon a Time (1985).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gloria Vanderbilt
Start here
Once Upon a Time
Gloria Vanderbilt's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Obsession (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Once Upon a Time (1985)
Black Knight, White Knight (1987)
A Mother's Story (1996)
It Seemed Important at the Time (2004)
Other books in order
Gloria Vanderbilt Book of Collage (1970)
About Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gloria Vanderbilt FAQ
- How many books has Gloria Vanderbilt written?
- Gloria Vanderbilt published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gloria Vanderbilt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Once Upon a Time.
- What is Gloria Vanderbilt's last book?
- Obsession (2009).
- What is Gloria Vanderbilt's most famous book?
- Once Upon a Time (1985) is Gloria Vanderbilt's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.