Ronald Reagan books in order
President of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and actor
- Lived
- 1911–2004
- Books
- 24
Ronald Reagan published 2 novels, 14 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with The Quotable Ronald Reagan (1975). The best-known is An American Life (1990).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ronald Reagan
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An American Life
Ronald Reagan's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
We Begin Bombing in Five Minutes (Aug 1984)
The Notes (2011)
Non-fiction in order
The Quotable Ronald Reagan (1975)
Progress in Cyprus Negotiations (1981)
Ronald Reagan (1984)
Speaking My Mind (1989)
An American Life (1990)
A Shining City (1998)
The Common Sense of an Uncommon Man (1998)
Reagan, in His Own Hand (2001)
Stories in His Own Hand (2001)
Dear Americans (2003)
Reagan (2003)
In the Words of Ronald Reagan (2004)
Letters from the Desk of Ronald Reagan (2005)
The Reagan Diaries (2007)
Other books in order
The Reagan Wit (1981)
International Agreements (1982)
Request for Supplemental Appropriations (1983)
Federal Pay Adjustments--alternative Plan (1984)
Geneva Summit Meeting--November, 1985 (1985)
Managing the Global Economy (1987)
Report on United States Military Action (1987)
State of the Union Addresses of Ronald Reagan (2004)
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About Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he became an important figure in the American conservative movement. The period encompassing his presidency is known as the Reagan era.
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Ronald Reagan FAQ
- How many books has Ronald Reagan written?
- Ronald Reagan published 2 novels, 14 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ronald Reagan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An American Life.
- What is Ronald Reagan's last book?
- Letters from the Desk of Ronald Reagan (2005).
- What is Ronald Reagan's most famous book?
- An American Life (1990) is Ronald Reagan's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ronald Reagan's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Ronald Reagan is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.