How many books has Maria von Trapp written?

Maria von Trapp published 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Maria von Trapp's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.

What is Maria von Trapp's last book?

When the King Was Carpenter (1976).

What is Maria von Trapp's most famous book?

The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949) is Maria von Trapp's most widely read book.

Which Maria von Trapp books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (as The Trapp Family, film, 1956).

Maria von Trapp books in order

Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers

Lived: 1905–1987
Country: Austria
Books: 8

Biography

Maria von Trapp published 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Maria von Trapp

Start here
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
Maria von Trapp's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949)
311 pagesAdapted for film
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Around the Year with the Trapp Family (1955)
251 pages
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A Family on Wheels (1959)
222 pages
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Yesterday, Today, and Forever (1965)
174 pages
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Maria (1972)
203 pages
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When the King Was Carpenter (1976)
141 pages
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Other books in order

The Trapp Family Singers (1953)
271 pages
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The Sound of Music (1995)
256 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

The Trapp Family (1956)Film · from The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
The Sound of Music (1965)Film · from The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
Trapp Family StoryTV · from The Story of the Trapp Family Singers

About Maria von Trapp

Maria Augusta von Trapp DHS, often styled as "Baroness", was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family. She wrote the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, which was published in 1949 and was the inspiration for the 1956 West German film The Trapp Family, which in turn inspired the 1959 Broadway musical The Sound of Music and its 1965 film version.

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

Maria von Trapp FAQ

How many books has Maria von Trapp written?: Maria von Trapp published 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Maria von Trapp's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.
What is Maria von Trapp's last book?: When the King Was Carpenter (1976).
What is Maria von Trapp's most famous book?: The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949) is Maria von Trapp's most widely read book.
Which Maria von Trapp books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (as The Trapp Family, film, 1956).