Stephen Covey books in order
American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker
- Lived
- 1932–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 46
Stephen Covey published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 23 non-fiction books, 3 children's books and 18 other books, beginning with Principle-Centered Leadership (1989). The best-known is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Covey
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey's most-read book, rated by 278 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order
Ben's Big Picture (2007)
Short story collections in order
Living the 7 Habits (1999)
Non-fiction in order
Marriage & Family (1983)
Principle-Centered Leadership (1989)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989)
Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People (1994)
First Things First (1994)
Quotes & Quips (1998)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Workbook (1998)
The Nature of Leadership (1998)
Choice (1999)
Renewal (1999)
Purpose (2000)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook (2003)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (2004)
The 8th Habit (2004)
Everyday Greatness (2006)
The 8th Habit Personal Workbook (2006)
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness (2006)
The Leader in Me (2008)
Great Work, Great Career (2009)
Predictable Results In Unpredictable Times (2009)
The 3rd Alternative (2011)
Turn the Ship Around! (2012)
An Effective Life (2016)
Children's books in order
I Know the Alphabet (Preschool) (Step Ahead) (2000)
Rhea Learns What's Right (2000)
The 7 Good Habits of Sunnyvale Kids (2000)
Other books in order
How to Succeed With People (1971)
Spiritual Roots of Human Relations (1978)
The Divine Center (1982)
Los 7 Habitos De La Gente Eficaz (1992)
In Search of Quality (1995)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (1997)
Building Relationships (1998)
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families (1999)
Abundance (The Portable 7 Habits) (2000)
The Power of the 7 Habits (2000)
Vision (2000)
Vivendo Los 7 Hábitos (2000)
Beyond the 7 Habits (2003)
Six Events (2004)
Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind (2006)
Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw (2006)
The 4 Laws Of Financial Prosperity Get Conrtol Of Your Money Now (2009)
How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement (2012)
About Stephen Covey
Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and speaker. His most popular book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. His other books include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, and The Leader In Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. In 1996, Time magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people. He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University (USU) at the time of his death.
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Stephen Covey FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Covey written?
- Stephen Covey published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 23 non-fiction books, 3 children's books and 18 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Covey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
- What is Stephen Covey's last book?
- Turn the Ship Around! (2012).
- What is Stephen Covey's most famous book?
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) is Stephen Covey'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.