Robert Caro has published 1 novel and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Power Broker (1974). The latest is Working (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Caro
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The Power Broker
Robert Caro's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Working
One of the most-read, at about 240 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Working (2019)
Non-fiction in order
The Power Broker (1974)
The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Volume 1 (1982)
The Years of Lyndon Johnson (2012)
About Robert Caro
Robert Allan Caro is an American journalist and author known for his biographies of United States public figures Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Caro FAQ
- How many books has Robert Caro written?
- Robert Caro has published 1 novel and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Caro's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Power Broker.
- What is Robert Caro's latest book?
- Working (2019).
- What is Robert Caro's most famous book?
- The Power Broker (1974) is Robert Caro'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.