Jocko Willink has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Extreme Ownership (2015). The latest is Way of the Warrior Kid III (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jocko Willink
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Extreme Ownership
Jocko Willink's most-read book.
Newest
Way of the Warrior Kid III
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Extreme Ownership (2015)
Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way (2017)
Way of the Warrior Kid 3 (2019)
Way of the Warrior Kid 4 Field Manual (2020)
Final Spin (2021)
Way of the Warrior Kid 4 (2024)
Way of the Warrior Kid III (2024)
Short story collections in order
Way of the Warrior Kid 5 (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Discipline Equals Freedom (2017)
The Dichotomy of Leadership (2018)
Leadership Strategy and Tactics (2020)
Children's books in order
Way of the Warrior Kid (2017)
Marc's Mission (2018)
Other books in order
The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win (2018)
Borderline (2023)
Leadership Absolu (2025)
The Need to Lead (2026)
About Jocko Willink
John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy SEALs officer. He is also on the board of directors for the Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jocko Willink FAQ
- How many books has Jocko Willink written?
- Jocko Willink has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jocko Willink's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Extreme Ownership.
- What is Jocko Willink's latest book?
- Way of the Warrior Kid III (2024).
- What is Jocko Willink's most famous book?
- Extreme Ownership (2015) is Jocko Willink'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.