Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel

Upcoming Danielle Steel Books

April 21st, 2026: A Woman's Place (Standalone)

June 23rd, 2026: Weddings (Standalone)

August 11th, 2026: The True Meaning of Love (Standalone)

September 29th, 2026: Ruthless (Standalone)

Felicia's Favorites (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Danielle Steel, on March 3rd, 2026.

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Danielle Steel Stats: The highest rated book by Danielle Steel on Book Notification is Undercover, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Duchess, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Danielle Steel on Book Notification is The Gift, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Mixed Blessings, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Danielle Steel books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.81973
2
8.51976
3
1977
4
9.31977
5
91979
6
91979
7
9.31980
8
81981
9
81981
10
81981
11
81981
12
9.51982
13
101982
14
91983
15
6.31983
16
9.51983
17
81984
18
81985
19
8.71985
20
101986
21
9.61987
22
9.21987
23
8.71988
24
9.31988
25
8.71989
26
9.51990
27
91991
28
9.21991
29
71992
30
8.61992
31
101993
32
71994
33
8.41994
34
7.31994
35
7.51995
36
101995
37
81996
38
9.51996
39
7.51997
40
101997
41
8.31997
42
81998
43
4.81998
44
8.31998
45
9.31998
46
6.31999
47
101999
48
8.52000
49
8.32000
50
6.52000
51
102001
52
72001
53
92001
54
102002
55
92002
56
8.52002
57
8.32003
58
7.32003
59
9.42003
60
9.62004
61
92004
62
82004
63
82005
64
8.52005
65
8.52005
66
82006
67
102006
68
72006
69
9.52007
70
72007
71
9.32007
72
8.32008
73
9.52008
74
102008
75
7.52009
76
8.72009
77
9.72009
78
7.82010
79
9.52010
80
102010
81
8.52011
82
8.72011
83
5.92011
84
9.52012
85
102012
86
9.52012
87
9.52013
88
9.52013
89
9.32013
90
102014
91
9.22014
92
6.52014
93
8.72015
94
9.52015
95
102015
96
8.32015
97
8.12016
98
9.62016
99
8.32016
100
8.42016
101
9.32016
102
9.52016
103
72017
104
8.62017
105
9.72017
106
9.82017
107
9.52017
108
8.32017
109
9.32017
110
82018
111
9.12018
112
8.82018
113
8.72018
114
8.52018
115
8.32018
116
8.32019
117
8.12019
118
82019
119
82019
120
8.82019
121
8.82019
122
8.72019
123
82020
124
7.22020
125
8.52020
126
82020
127
8.22020
128
82020
129
7.12021
130
72021
131
72021
132
7.82021
133
82021
134
82021
135
72021
136
82022
137
8.22022
138
9.22022
139
72022
140
7.72022
141
8.82022
142
8.82022
143
8.12023
144
7.72023
145
82023
146
7.62023
147
7.82023
148
8.82023
149
92023
150
8.32024
151
82024
152
8.22024
153
6.72024
154
7.22024
155
7.32024
156
6.52024
157
7.22025
158
82025
159
8.52025
160
7.72025
161
72025
162
7.72025
163
72025
164
62026
165
2026
166
2026
167
2026
168
2026
169
2026
170
2026

List of Max & Martha Children's Books in Publication Order

List of Freddie Children’s Books in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
1984

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

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Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel (Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel) was born on August 14th, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. Danielle Steel was born in New York City, New York, USA. Steel attended Parsons School of Design where she studied literature design and fashion design and New York University where she studied literature design and fashion design.

Danielle Steel is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Romance, and Literary Fiction genres.

Danielle Steel has written 170 standalone novels, starting with Going Home in 1973. The most recently released novel was Felicia's Favorites, which was released in 2026. There are 5 upcoming standalone novels: A Woman's Place, which will be released on April 21st, 2026, Weddings, which will be released on June 23rd, 2026, The True Meaning of Love, which will be released on August 11th, 2026, Ruthless, which will be released on September 29th, 2026, Celebration, which will be released on November 17th, 2026.

Danielle Steel has also written the Max & Martha Children's series which has 10 books including Martha's New Daddy and Max and the Baby-sitter.

Danielle Steel: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Full Circle was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1984 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1984.
  • Family Album was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1985 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1985.
  • Wanderlust was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1986 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1986.
  • Kaleidoscope was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1987 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1987.
  • Fine Things was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1987 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1987.
  • Zoya was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1988 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1988.
  • Daddy was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1989 and 1990 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1989.
  • Star was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1989 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1989.
  • Heartbeat was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1991 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1991.
  • Jewels was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1992 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1992.
  • Mixed Blessings was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1992 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1992.
  • Accident was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1994 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1994.
  • The Gift was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1994 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1994.
  • Five Days in Paris was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1995 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1995.
  • Silent Honor was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1996 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1996.
  • Special Delivery was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1997 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1997.
  • The Ghost was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1997 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1997.
  • The Long Road Home was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1998 and 1999 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1998.
  • Bittersweet was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1999.
  • The Wedding was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2000.
  • The House on Hope Street was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2000.
  • Leap of Faith was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001.
  • Answered Prayers was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • Johnny Angel was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
  • The House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • Until the End of Time was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Blue was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • The Mistress was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The Cast was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Accidental Heroes was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Turning Point was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • Royal was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020.
  • Friends Forever was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Invisible was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • Changes was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1983.
  • Secrets was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1985.
  • Message from Nam was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1990.
  • No Greater Love was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1991.
  • Vanished was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1993.
  • Wings was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1994.
  • Lightning was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1995.
  • Malice was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1996.
  • The Ranch was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1997.
  • Mirror Image was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1998.
  • The Klone and I was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1998.
  • Irresistible Forces was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1999.
  • Journey was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2000.
  • The Kiss was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2001.

Related Authors

Fans of Danielle Steel also enjoy these authors:

  1. Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of the Emma Harte Series.
  2. Anita Shreve, author of the Fortune's Rocks Quartet Series.
  3. Jojo Moyes, author of the Me Before You Series.
  4. Kristin Harmel, author of: The Book of Lost Names.
  5. Fern Michaels, author of the Sisterhood Series.
  6. Jayne Ann Krentz, author of the Arcane Society Series.
  7. Susan Wiggs, author of: The Lost and Found Bookshop.
  8. Evie Woods, author of: The Lost Bookshop.
  9. Kelly Rimmer, author of: The Things We Cannot Say.
  10. Maeve Binchy, author of: Tara Road.

Danielle Steel: F.A.Q

When was Danielle Steel Born? How old is Danielle Steel?

Danielle Steel was born on August 14th, 1947. Danielle Steel is currently 78 years old.

Where was Danielle Steel Born?

Danielle Steel was born in New York City, New York, USA and is American.

What was the first book Danielle Steel wrote?

The first book written by Danielle Steel was Going Home, published in 1973.

What was the most recent book Danielle Steel wrote?

Her most recently released work was Felicia's Favorites on March 3rd, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Danielle Steel?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Danielle Steel book is The Gift. Here are her most popular books:
  1. The Gift (8.4)
  2. Mixed Blessings (8.6)
  3. Jewels (7)
  4. Message from Nam (9.5)
  5. The Ring (9.33)

What genres does Danielle Steel Write?

Danielle Steel primarily writes in the Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Romance genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Family Saga.

Are there upcoming new books by Danielle Steel?

Danielle Steel has five new books coming out: A Woman's Place will be released on April 21st, 2026. Weddings will be released on June 23rd, 2026. The True Meaning of Love will be released on August 11th, 2026. Ruthless will be released on September 29th, 2026. Celebration will be released on November 17th, 2026

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How many books has Danielle Steel written?

Danielle Steel has written 192 books. 170 Standalone Novels, 10 books in the Max & Martha Children's Series, 4 books in the Freddie Children’s Series, 1 Short Story Collections, 3 books in the Picture Books, 4 Non-Fiction Books.

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