Jane Addams books in order
American feminist social activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, philosopher, and writer
- Lived
- 1860–1935
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Jane Addams published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Twenty Years at Hull House (1910).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jane Addams
Non-fiction in order
Democracy and Social Ethics (1902)
Newer Ideals of Peace. by Jane Addams (1906)
Twenty Years at Hull House (1910)
Women at the Hague (1915)
The Second Twenty Years at Hull-House, September 1909 to September 1929, with a Record of a Growing World Consciousness (1930)
Other books in order
Peace and Bread in Time of War (1922)
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About Jane Addams
Laura Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, philosopher, and author. She was a leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage. In 1889, Addams co-founded Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses, in Chicago, Illinois, providing extensive social services to poor, largely immigrant families. Philosophically a "radical pragmatist", she was arguably the first woman public philosopher in the United States. In the Progressive Era, when even presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson identified themselves as reformers and might be seen as social activists, Addams was one of the most prominent reformers.
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Jane Addams FAQ
- How many books has Jane Addams written?
- Jane Addams published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jane Addams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Twenty Years at Hull House.
- What is Jane Addams's last book?
- The Second Twenty Years at Hull-House, September 1909 to September 1929, with a Record of a Growing World Consciousness (1930).
- What is Jane Addams's most famous book?
- Twenty Years at Hull House (1910) is Jane Addams's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jane Addams's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Jane Addams are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.