Shirley MacLaine has published 11 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Dont Fall Off the Mountain (1971). The latest is What If (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Shirley MacLaine
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Dont Fall Off the Mountain
Shirley MacLaine's most-read book.
Newest
What If
Published 2013.
Non-fiction in order
You Can Get There From Here (1975)
Out on a Limb (1983)
Dancing in the Light (1985)
It's All in the Playing (1987)
Going Within (1989)
Dance While You Can (1991)
My Lucky Stars (1995)
The Camino (2000)
Out on a Leash (2003)
Sage-ing While Age-ing (2007)
What If (2013)
Other books in order
Dont Fall Off the Mountain (1971)
I'm Over All That (2011)
About Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author. With a career spanning over 70 years, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014. MacLaine is one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Shirley MacLaine FAQ
- How many books has Shirley MacLaine written?
- Shirley MacLaine has published 11 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shirley MacLaine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dont Fall Off the Mountain.
- What is Shirley MacLaine's latest book?
- What If (2013).
- What is Shirley MacLaine's most famous book?
- Dont Fall Off the Mountain (1971) is Shirley MacLaine'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.