Ryan Holiday books in order
American writer and businessperson
- Born
- 1987
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- Jeff Ritze
Ryan Holiday has published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with Trust Me, I'm Lying (2012). The best-known is Ego Is the Enemy (2016). The latest is Wisdom Takes Work (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ryan Holiday
Start here
Ego Is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday's most-read book, rated by 51 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
The Obstacle Is the Way
Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 32 readers.
Shortest way in
Trust Me, I'm Lying
One of the most-read, at about 336 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Trust Me, I'm Lying (Jul 2012)
Girl Who Would Be Free (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Growth Hacker Marketing (2013)
The Obstacle Is the Way (May 2014)
Ego Is the Enemy (Jun 2016)
Perennial Seller (2017)
Stillness Is the Key (2019)
Lives of the Stoics (2020)
Right Thing, Right Now (2024)
Wisdom Takes Work (2025)
Other books in order
Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Self-Mastery, Perseverance and Wisdom (2016)
The Daily Stoic (2016)
Conspiracy (2018)
Way, the Enemy, and the Key (2020)
Courage Is Calling (2021)
The Boy Who Would Be King (2021)
Discipline Is Destiny (2022)
Only the Disciplined Are Free (2022)
The Daily Dad (2023)
About Ryan Holiday
Ryan Clark Holiday is an American marketer and author. He writes books and markets them with non-traditional methods. He became known for marketing Stoicism as a lifestyle and philosophy for modern people, specifically, the philosophy advocated by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ryan Holiday FAQ
- How many books has Ryan Holiday written?
- Ryan Holiday has published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ryan Holiday's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ego Is the Enemy.
- What is Ryan Holiday's latest book?
- Wisdom Takes Work (2025).
- What is Ryan Holiday's most famous book?
- Ego Is the Enemy (2016) is Ryan Holiday's most widely read book.
- Does Ryan Holiday write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ryan Holiday has also published as Jeff Ritze.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.