Richard Carlson books in order
American actor, television and film director, and screenwriter
- Lived
- 1912–1977
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 26
Richard Carlson published 6 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 5 other books. The best-known is Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Carlson
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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff
Richard Carlson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life (1997)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men (2001)
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff (2002)
What About the Big Stuff? (2002)
Easier Than You Think ...because Life Doesn't Have to Be So Hard (2005)
Don't Get Scrooged (2006)
Non-fiction in order
Healers on Healing (1989)
Everything I Eat Makes Me Thin (1991)
You Can Feel Good Again (1993)
Shortcut Through Therapy (1995)
Don't Worry, Make Money (1997)
Stop Thinking & Start Living (1997)
You Can Be Happy No Matter What (1997)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with the Family (1998)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family (1998)
The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Workbook (1998)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work (1999)
Dont Sweat The Small Stuff About Money (2001)
DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF FOR TEENS JOURNAL (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Hyperion)) (2002)
DON'T SWEAT GUIDE for TEACHERS, the (2003)
The Big Book of Small Stuff (2006)
Other books in order
Handbook for the Soul (1996)
A Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Treasury (1999)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love (1999)
Dont Sweat Small Stuff (1999)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (2007)
About Richard Carlson
Richard Dutoit Carlson was an American actor, television and film director, and screenwriter. He is best remembered for his leading roles in the sci-fi classic It Came from Outer Space (1953) and the iconic Universal Monster film Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Carlson FAQ
- How many books has Richard Carlson written?
- Richard Carlson published 6 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Carlson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff.
- What is Richard Carlson's most famous book?
- Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff is Richard Carlson'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.