📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Johnstown Flood" (1968)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "What If?: The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been" (1999)

About the Author

David McCullough is a great American writer, narrator, lecturer and historian. He was born on July 7, 1933. He has won Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award twice and he has also won National Book Award and was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. The latest is the highest Civilian Award of the United States. He is a writer that has won many national and local writers’ awards and his works have often been adopted by television companies such as HBO. McCullough was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, and he earned his English literature degree from prestigious Yale University. The first published book he had was The Johnstown Flood (1968) and after he has written similar nine topics which were Harry S. Truman, John Adams, Brooklyn Bridge and Wright brothers. Additionally, he has authored. David McCullough is the author of over 18 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, David McCullough has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

15 books
  • The Johnstown Flood In 'The Johnstown Flood', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1968) ⭐ Start here
  • The Great Bridge Experience the magic of 'The Great Bridge' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1972) ⭐ Start here
  • The Path Between the Seas In 'The Path Between the Seas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1977) ⭐ Start here
  • Mornings on Horseback Join the adventure in 'Mornings on Horseback' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by David McCullough.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Brave Companions Join the adventure in 'Brave Companions' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by David McCullough.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here
  • Truman In 'Truman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • John Adams 'John Adams' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world David McCullough has created.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • The Course of Human Events In 'The Course of Human Events', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • 1776 '1776' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world David McCullough has created.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here
  • In the Dark Streets Shineth The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'In the Dark Streets Shineth', another thrilling entry from David McCullough.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • The Greater Journey The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Greater Journey', another thrilling entry from David McCullough.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • The Wright Brothers Join the adventure in 'The Wright Brothers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by David McCullough.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The American Spirit In 'The American Spirit', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • The Pioneers The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Pioneers', another thrilling entry from David McCullough.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • History Matters 'History Matters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world David McCullough has created.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • What If?: The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been Experience the magic of 'What If?: The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1999)
  • Records of Our National Life: American History at the National Archives Join the adventure in 'Records of Our National Life: American History at the National Archives' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by David McCullough.
    (2009)
  • The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream In 'The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is David McCullough?

David McCullough is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 18 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best David McCullough book series to start with?

For readers new to David McCullough's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 15 books, it offers a perfect entry point to David McCullough's writing.

Q: How many books has David McCullough written?

David McCullough has written over 18 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.