Portrait of Sting

Sting books in order

British musician

Born
1951
Country
United Kingdom
Books
6

Sting has published 2 novels and 4 other books, beginning with Fields of Gold Sheet Music (1993). The best-known is Broken Music (2003). The latest is Lyrics (2007).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sting

Standalone novels in order

  1. Broken Music (2003)

    345 pages

  2. Lyrics (2007)

    304 pages

Other books in order

  1. Fields of Gold Sheet Music (1993)

  2. Sting - Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)

    108 pages

  3. Sting for Guitar Tab* (1994)

    80 pages

  4. Rock Steady (2001)

About Sting

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, songwriter and actor. He was the lead vocalist, principal songwriter and bassist for the rock band the Police. He began a solo career in 1985, after leaving the Police, and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Sting FAQ

How many books has Sting written?
Sting has published 2 novels and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sting's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Broken Music.
What is Sting's latest book?
Lyrics (2007).
What is Sting's most famous book?
Broken Music (2003) is Sting's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.