Steven Spielberg books in order
American filmmaker
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Steven Spielberg has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). The best-known is The Goonies Storybook (1985). The latest is Steven Spielberg (2000).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Steven Spielberg
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The Goonies Storybook
Steven Spielberg's most-read book.
Newest
Steven Spielberg
Published 2000.
Standalone novels in order
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Novellas in order
The Goonies Storybook (1985)
Non-fiction in order
The Last Days (1999)
Steven Spielberg (2000)
Other books in order
Letters to E.T (1983)
About Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg is an American filmmaker. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, Spielberg is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema and is the highest-grossing film director of all time, with his films having earned almost $11 billion worldwide. Among other accolades, he has received three Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTA Awards, twelve Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Award, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, an honorary knighthood in 2001, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, and the National Medal of Arts in 2023. According to Forbes, he is one of the world's wealthiest celebrities, with a net worth of at least $5.3 billion. He is one of 22 people to achieve EGOT status.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Steven Spielberg FAQ
- How many books has Steven Spielberg written?
- Steven Spielberg has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Steven Spielberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Goonies Storybook.
- What is Steven Spielberg's latest book?
- Steven Spielberg (2000).
- What is Steven Spielberg's most famous book?
- The Goonies Storybook (1985) is Steven Spielberg's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.