Jim Webb books in order
American politician, military officer and author
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Jim Webb has published 5 novels, beginning with A Sense of Honor (1981). The best-known is Born Fighting (2004). The latest is Born Fighting (2004).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jim Webb

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Born Fighting
Jim Webb's most-read book.
Jim Webb books in order of publication

A Sense of Honor (1981)

A Country Such as This (1983)

The Emperor's General (1999)

Lost Soldiers (2002)

Born Fighting (Oct 2004)
About Jim Webb
James Henry Webb Jr. is an American politician and author who served as a United States senator from Virginia from 2007 to 2013. He previously served as secretary of the Navy, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, counsel for the United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and is a retired Marine Corps officer. Webb has been a member of the Democratic Party since 2006, having initially been a Republican. He was the first Democratic senator to be elected in Virginia since 1994 and is the most recently elected senator who did not serve as governor of Virginia.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jim Webb FAQ
- How many books has Jim Webb written?
- Jim Webb has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jim Webb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Born Fighting.
- What is Jim Webb's latest book?
- Born Fighting (2004).
- What is Jim Webb's most famous book?
- Born Fighting (2004) is Jim Webb's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.