Book Series Guide

Author guide

Gary Chapman Books in Order

Gary D. Chapman is an American pastor, marriage counselor, speaker, and author whose books focus on marriage, family relationships, communication, emotional connection, and Christian living. He is best known for developing the five love languages framework.

Christian nonfictionmarriage and relationshipsfamily and parentingdevotionalsmemoir

Gary Chapman's Newest Book

Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach

book · First published 2024

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Cover of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts

The foundational and best-known introduction to Chapman's relationship framework.

Cover of Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married

Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married

A concise standalone entry point for dating and engaged couples.

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The 5 Love Languages of Children

The primary entry point for parents applying the framework to children.

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Books by series

nonfiction series · ongoing

The 5 Love Languages

Gary Chapman's books applying the five love languages framework to couples, children, teenagers, singles, men, and specialized family situations.

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  1. 1 Cover of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
    The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts

    Book 1 · book · 1992

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  2. 2 Cover of The 5 Love Languages of Children
    The 5 Love Languages of Children

    Book 2 · book · 1997

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  3. 3 Cover of The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
    The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

    Book 3 · book · 2000

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  4. 5
    The 5 Love Languages for Men

    Book 5 · book · 2004

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  5. 4 Cover of The 5 Love Languages for Singles
    The 5 Love Languages for Singles

    Book 4 · book · 2003

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  6. 6
    The 5 Love Languages of Apology

    Book 6 · book · 2006

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  7. 7 Cover of The 5 Love Languages Military Edition
    The 5 Love Languages Military Edition

    Book 7 · book · 2013

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  8. 8
    A Teen's Guide to the 5 Love Languages

    Book 8 · book · 2018

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  9. 9
    Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey

    Book 9 · book · 2016

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  10. 10 Cover of Holding On to Love After You've Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages for Grieving Parents
    Holding On to Love After You've Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages for Grieving Parents

    Book 10 · book · 2017

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  11. 11 Cover of Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart
    Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

    Book 11 · book · 2020

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  12. 12 Cover of Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities
    Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

    Book 12 · book · 2021

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  13. 13
    Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach

    Book 13 · book · 2024

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  14. 14
    Family Time: Simple Ways to Speak the 5 Love Languages to Your Kids

    Book 14 · book · 2021 Optional

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  15. 15
    You Get Me: Simple, Romantic Ways to Speak the 5 Love Languages

    Book 15 · book · 2022 Optional

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  16. 16 Cover of Seen. Known. Loved.: A Guide for Using the 5 Love Languages with Children and Teens
    Seen. Known. Loved.: A Guide for Using the 5 Love Languages with Children and Teens

    Book 16 · book · 2023 Optional

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nonfiction series · ongoing

Love + Hope

Books applying the five love languages to grief, loss, and difficult family circumstances.

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  1. 1 Cover of Holding On to Love After You've Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages for Grieving Parents
    Holding On to Love After You've Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages for Grieving Parents

    Book 1 · book · 2017

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    Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey

    Book 2 · book · 2016

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  3. 3 Cover of Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart
    Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

    Book 3 · book · 2020

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  4. 4 Cover of Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities
    Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

    Book 4 · book · 2021

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Outside the series

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Nonfiction (1)
  1. Life Lessons and Love Languages: What I've Learned on My Unexpected Journey

    memoir · 2021

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Other (29)
  1. Hope for the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed

    book · 1982

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  2. Cover of The Marriage You've Always Wanted
    The Marriage You've Always Wanted

    book · 1992

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  3. The Other Side of Love: The Art of Loving Your Neighbor

    book · 1993

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  4. Cover of The Family You've Always Wanted
    The Family You've Always Wanted

    book · 1994

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  5. Cover of Desperate Marriages: Moving Toward Hope and Healing in Your Relationship
    Desperate Marriages: Moving Toward Hope and Healing in Your Relationship

    book · 1996

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  6. God Speaks Your Love Language: How to Feel and Reflect God's Love

    book · 1997

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  7. Cover of Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion
    Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion

    book · 1999

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  8. The World's Easiest Guide to Family Relationships

    book · 2001

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  9. The 4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting Marriage

    book · 2005

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  10. Cover of Now You're Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage
    Now You're Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage

    book · 2007

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  11. Cover of Love as a Way of Life: Seven Keys to Transforming Every Aspect of Your Life
    Love as a Way of Life: Seven Keys to Transforming Every Aspect of Your Life

    book · 2008

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  12. The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional: A 365-Day Devotional for Christian Couples

    devotional · 2008

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  13. A Couple's Guide to a Growing Marriage: A Bible Study

    book · 2009

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  14. Cover of Love Is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive
    Love Is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive

    devotional · 2009

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  15. Cover of 101 Conversation Starters for Couples
    101 Conversation Starters for Couples

    book · 2010

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  16. 101 Conversation Starters for Families

    book · 2010

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  17. Cover of Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
    Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married

    book · 2010

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  18. Cover of Happily Ever After: Six Secrets to a Successful Marriage
    Happily Ever After: Six Secrets to a Successful Marriage

    book · 2011

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  19. Cover of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
    The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

    book · 2012

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  20. Cover of One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart
    One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart

    book · 2014

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  21. Cover of Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World
    Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World

    book · 2016

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  22. Married and Still Loving It: The Joys and Challenges of the Second Half

    book · 2016

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  23. Cover of Making Things Right at Work: Increase Productivity, Build Trust, and Create a Healthy Workplace
    Making Things Right at Work: Increase Productivity, Build Trust, and Create a Healthy Workplace

    book · 2011

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  24. Cover of Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions That Brave Young Men Make
    Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions That Brave Young Men Make

    book · 2019

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  25. A Teen's Guide to Conflict: Conflict Resolution for Teens

    book · 2019

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  26. 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage When You're Stuck at Home Together

    book · 2020

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  27. Grandparenting Screen Kids

    book · 2020

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  28. Extraordinary Grace: How the Unlikely Lineage of Jesus Reveals God's Amazing Love

    book · 2022

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  29. 5 Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together

    book · 2023

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