Robert James Waller books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1939–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Robert James Waller published 7 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with The Bridges of Madison County (1992).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert James Waller

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The Bridges of Madison County
Robert James Waller's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Bridges of Madison County (1992)

Border Music (1993)

Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend (1993)

Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2001)

A Thousand Country Roads (Apr 2002)

High Plains Tango (2005)

The Long Night of Winchell Dear (2006)
Short story collections in order

One Good Road Is Enough (1990)

Old Songs in a New Cafe (1994)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Bridges of Madison County (1995)Film · from The Bridges of Madison County
About Robert James Waller
Robert James Waller was an American author best known for The Bridges of Madison County. He was also a professor, photographer, and musician.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Robert James Waller FAQ
- How many books has Robert James Waller written?
- Robert James Waller published 7 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert James Waller's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Bridges of Madison County.
- What is Robert James Waller's last book?
- The Long Night of Winchell Dear (2006).
- What is Robert James Waller's most famous book?
- The Bridges of Madison County (1992) is Robert James Waller's most widely read book.
- Which Robert James Waller books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Bridges of Madison County (film, 1995).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.