Richard Bach books in order
American spiritual writer
- Born
- 1936
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 29
- Series
- 1
Richard Bach has published 14 novels, 6 novellas, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 5 other books, beginning with Jonathan Livingston Seagul (1970). The series is The Ferret Chronicles (6 books, starting with Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul). The latest is Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student (2014).
Updated September 2026
The Ferret Chronicles books in order (6)Series page
Reading order: 1 Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul (2004) · 2 Hypnotizing Maria (2009) · 3 Thank Your Wicked Parents: Blessings from a Difficult Childhood (2012) · 4 Travels with Puff: A Gentle Game of Life and Death (2013) · 5 Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student (2014) · 6 Life With My Guardian Angel (2017)
- 1.
Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul (2004)
- 2.
Hypnotizing Maria (2009)
- 3.
Thank Your Wicked Parents: Blessings from a Difficult Childhood (2012)
- 4.
Travels with Puff: A Gentle Game of Life and Death (2013)
- 5.
Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student (2014)
- 6.
Life With My Guardian Angel (2017)
Where to start with Richard Bach
Start here
Jonathan Livingston Seagul
Richard Bach's most-read book, rated by 73 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Illusions
One of the most-read, at about 144 pages.
Newest
Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Biplane (1966)
Nothing by Chance (1969)
The Bridge Across Forever (1984)
One (1989)
Running from Safety (1994)
Writer Ferrets (2002)
Messiah's Handbook (2004)
Curious Lives (2005)
Martı Jonathan Livingston (2011)
Novellas in order
Illusions (Jan 1977)
Out of My Mind (1999)
Air Ferrets Aloft (2002)
Rescue Ferrets at Sea (2002)
Rancher Ferrets on the Range (2003)
The Last War (2003)
Non-fiction in order
Stranger to the Ground (1963)
A Gift of Wings (1974)
There's No Such Place as Far Away (1979)
Children's books in order
Jonathan Livingston Seagul (1970)
Other books in order
One by Richard Bach (hardcover) (1988)
Thank Your Wicked Parents (2012)
Illusions II (2014)
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About Richard Bach
Richard David Bach is an American writer. He has written numerous flight-related works of fiction and non-fiction. His works include Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970) and Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah (1977), both of which were among the 1970s' biggest sellers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Bach FAQ
- How many books has Richard Bach written?
- Richard Bach has published 14 novels, 6 novellas, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Bach's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Ferret Chronicles with Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Richard Bach's latest book?
- Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student (2014).
- What is Richard Bach's most famous book?
- Jonathan Livingston Seagul (1970) is Richard Bach's most widely read book.
- Are Richard Bach's books connected?
- 6 books belong to 1 series (The Ferret Chronicles); the other 23 books stand alone.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.