Portrait of Mark Victor Hansen

Mark Victor Hansen books in order

American writer

Born
1948
Country
United States
Books
75

Mark Victor Hansen has published 10 novels, 3 short story collections, 22 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 38 other books, beginning with The Power of Focus (2000). The latest is Third Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul (2017).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Mark Victor Hansen

Standalone novels in order

  1. A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1996)

    352 pages

  2. Chicken Soup for the Soul at Christmas (1999)

  3. Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul (2001)

    384 pages

  4. The One Minute Millionaire (2002)

    388 pages

  5. Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2006)

    384 pages

  6. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul II (2006)

    380 pages

  7. Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul (2007)

    288 pages

  8. Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul (2007)

    220 pages

  9. Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover's Soul (2007)

    220 pages

  10. Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover's Soul (2007)

    220 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Ii (1999)

    351 pages

  2. Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul (2002)

    384 pages

  3. Chicken Soup for the Soul Love Stories (2007)

    320 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Future Diary (1980)

    126 pages

  2. Out of the Blue (1996)

    336 pages

  3. Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul (1999)

    371 pages

  4. Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul (2000)

    400 pages

  5. The Power of Focus (2000)

    306 pages

  6. Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul (2001)

    379 pages

  7. Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul (2002)

    384 pages

  8. Chicken Soup for the Christian Teenage Soul (2003)

    342 pages

  9. Chicken Soup for the African American Soul (2004)

    384 pages

  10. Life Lessons for Women (2004)

    304 pages

  11. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul (2005)

    350 pages

  12. Cracking the Millionaire Code (2005)

    311 pages

  13. Chicken Soup for the Enterepreneur's Soul (2006)

    325 pages

  14. Chicken Soup for the Soul Recipes for Busy Moms (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2006)

    192 pages

  15. How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life (2006)

    299 pages

  16. Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul (2007)

    288 pages

  17. Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live (2007)

    300 pages

  18. Chicken Soup for the Soul Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction (2008)

    320 pages

  19. Chicken Soup for the Soul Teens Talkin Faith (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2008)

    320 pages

  20. Simpler Living (2010)

    456 pages

  21. Chicken Soup for the Cancer Survivors Soul Was Chicken Soup Fo (2012)

  22. Third Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul (2017)

    384 pages

Children's books in order

  1. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul (1998)

    352 pages

  2. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 (2006)

    217 pages

Other books in order

  1. A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1995)

    329 pages

  2. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (1997)

    352 pages

  3. A 5th Portion of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1998)

    388 pages

  4. A Second Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul (1998)

    408 pages

  5. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (1998)

    300 pages

  6. A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999)

    384 pages

  7. A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999)

    64 pages

  8. A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (1999)

  9. Chicken Soup for Single's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999)

    90 pages

  10. Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul - 101 Stories of Love and Inspiration for the Single, Divorced and Widowed (1999)

    350 pages

  11. Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul (2000)

    350 pages

  12. Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul (2000)

    315 pages

  13. Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul (2000)

    383 pages

  14. Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul (2000)

    350 pages

  15. Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul (2000)

    400 pages

  16. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul (2000)

    386 pages

  17. Chicken Soup for the Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback Health Communications)) (2001)

    480 pages

  18. Chicken Soup for the Soul, Christmas Treasury (2001)

    282 pages

  19. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff (2001)

    400 pages

  20. Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul (2002)

    400 pages

  21. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship (2002)

    300 pages

  22. Chicken Soup for the Mother & Daughter Soul (2003)

    384 pages

  23. Chicken Soup for the Soul Cartoons for Moms (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2003)

    200 pages

  24. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV (2004)

    337 pages

  25. Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul (2005)

    380 pages

  26. Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul Daily Inspirations (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2006)

    392 pages

  27. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II (2006)

    327 pages

  28. Chicken Soup for the Soul To Grandma, with Love (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2006)

    144 pages

  29. Stress (Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living) (2006)

    132 pages

  30. A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas (2007)

    288 pages

  31. Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover's Soul (2007)

    384 pages

  32. Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Mini)) (2007)

    116 pages

  33. Chicken Soup for the Mothers Soul The Mini Edition (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Mini)) (2007)

    120 pages

  34. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul The Mini Edition (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Mini)) (2007)

    120 pages

  35. Chicken Soup for the Womans Soul The Mini-Edition (Chicken Soup) (2007)

    120 pages

  36. Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul (2008)

    343 pages

  37. Chicken Soup for the Soul A Tribute to Moms (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (2008)

    320 pages

  38. Ask! (2020)

    352 pages

About Mark Victor Hansen

Mark Victor Hansen is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.

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

Mark Victor Hansen FAQ

How many books has Mark Victor Hansen written?
Mark Victor Hansen has published 10 novels, 3 short story collections, 22 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 38 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Mark Victor Hansen's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Power of Focus.
What is Mark Victor Hansen's latest book?
Third Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul (2017).
What is Mark Victor Hansen's most famous book?
The Power of Focus (2000) is Mark Victor Hansen's most widely read book.

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