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Portrait of Jacqueline Susann

Jacqueline Susann books in order

American writer and actress

Lived
1918–1974
Country
United States
Books
6

Jacqueline Susann published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Valley of the Dolls (1966).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jacqueline Susann

Standalone novels in order

  1. Valley of the Dolls (1966)

    442 pages★ 4.1 (10 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. The Love Machine (Jun 1969)

    511 pagesAdapted for film

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  3. Once Is Not Enough (Mar 1973)

    488 pagesAdapted for film

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  4. Dolores (1976)

    192 pages

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  5. Yargo (1979)

    281 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Every Night, Josephine! (1963)

    240 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

About Jacqueline Susann

Jacqueline Susann was an American novelist and actress. Her novel Valley of the Dolls (1966) is one of the best-selling books in publishing history. With her two subsequent works, The Love Machine (1969) and Once Is Not Enough (1973), Susann became the first author to have three novels top The New York Times Best Seller list consecutively.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jacqueline Susann FAQ

How many books has Jacqueline Susann written?
Jacqueline Susann published 5 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jacqueline Susann's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Valley of the Dolls.
What is Jacqueline Susann's last book?
Dolores (1976).
What is Jacqueline Susann's most famous book?
Valley of the Dolls (1966) is Jacqueline Susann's most widely read book.
Which Jacqueline Susann books have been adapted?
3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Valley of the Dolls (film, 1967), The Love Machine (film, 1971) and Once Is Not Enough (film, 1975).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.