Zelda Fitzgerald books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1900–1948
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Fitzgerald, Mrs. F. Scott, Fitzgerald, Mrs. Francis Scott Key, Fitzgerald, Zelda Sayre, Sayre, Zelda
Zelda Fitzgerald published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Save Me the Waltz (1932).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Zelda Fitzgerald
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Save Me the Waltz
Zelda Fitzgerald's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Save Me the Waltz (1932)
Collected Writings Zelda Fitzgerald (1991)
The Collected Writings (1991)
The Collected Writings of Zelda Fitzgerald (1997)
Non-fiction in order
Zelda, an Illustrated Life (1996)
About Zelda Fitzgerald
Zelda Fitzgerald was an American novelist, painter, writer, and socialite. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, to a wealthy Southern family, she became locally famous for her beauty and high spirits. In 1920, she married writer F. Scott Fitzgerald after the popular success of his debut novel, This Side of Paradise. The novel catapulted the young couple into the public eye, and she became known in the national press as the first American flapper. Because of their wild antics and incessant partying, she and her husband became regarded in the newspapers as the enfants terribles of the Jazz Age. Alleged infidelity and bitter recriminations soon undermined their marriage. After Zelda traveled abroad to Europe, her mental health deteriorated, and she had suicidal and homicidal tendencies, which required psychiatric care. Her doctors diagnosed her with schizophrenia, although later posthumous diagnoses posit bipolar disorder.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Zelda Fitzgerald FAQ
- How many books has Zelda Fitzgerald written?
- Zelda Fitzgerald published 4 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Zelda Fitzgerald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Save Me the Waltz.
- What is Zelda Fitzgerald's last book?
- Save Me the Waltz (1932).
- What is Zelda Fitzgerald's most famous book?
- Save Me the Waltz (1932) is Zelda Fitzgerald's most widely read book.
- Does Zelda Fitzgerald write under a pen name?
- Yes: Zelda Fitzgerald has also published as Fitzgerald, Mrs. F. Scott, Fitzgerald, Mrs. Francis Scott Key, Fitzgerald, Zelda Sayre and Sayre, Zelda.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.