Martin Seligman books in order
American psychologist and writer
- Born
- 1942
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Martin Seligman has published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with The Optimistic Child (1995). The best-known is Learned Optimism (2006). The latest is The Hope Circuit (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Martin Seligman
Start here
Learned Optimism
Martin Seligman's most-read book.
Newest
The Hope Circuit
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Abnormality (1997)
Non-fiction in order
Helplessness (1975)
Psychopathology (1977)
What You Can Change-- and What You Can't (1993)
The Optimistic Child (1995)
Authentic Happiness (2002)
Learned Optimism (2006)
Flourish (2011)
The Hope Circuit (2018)
Other books in order
The Science of Optimism and Hope (2000)
Character Strengths and Virtues (2004)
Explanatory Style (2013)
Positive Psychotherapy (2018)
Öğrenilmiş İyimserlik (2019)
Tomorrowmind (2023)
About Martin Seligman
Martin Elias Peter Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. His theory of learned helplessness is popular among scientific and clinical psychologists. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Seligman as the 31st most cited psychologist of the 20th century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Martin Seligman FAQ
- How many books has Martin Seligman written?
- Martin Seligman has published 1 novel, 8 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Martin Seligman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Learned Optimism.
- What is Martin Seligman's latest book?
- The Hope Circuit (2018).
- What is Martin Seligman's most famous book?
- Learned Optimism (2006) is Martin Seligman'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.