
Hoagy Carmichael books in order
American composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader
- Lived
- 1899–1981
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Hoagy Carmichael published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Sometimes I Wonder (1965). The best-known is The Stardust Road (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hoagy Carmichael

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The Stardust Road
Hoagy Carmichael's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Sometimes I Wonder (1965)

The Stardust Road (1982)
Other books in order

Star Dust Melodies Of (1984)
About Hoagy Carmichael
Hoagland Howard Carmichael was an American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, author and lawyer. Carmichael was one of the most successful Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1930s and 1940s, and was among the first singer-songwriters in the age of mass media to use new communication technologies such as radio broadcasts, television, microphones, and sound recordings.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hoagy Carmichael FAQ
- How many books has Hoagy Carmichael written?
- Hoagy Carmichael published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hoagy Carmichael's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Stardust Road.
- What is Hoagy Carmichael's last book?
- The Stardust Road (1982).
- What is Hoagy Carmichael's most famous book?
- The Stardust Road (1982) is Hoagy Carmichael's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.