Author guide
Ryan Holiday Books in Order
Ryan Holiday is an American author and marketer whose nonfiction explores Stoicism, practical philosophy, media, marketing, history, and personal development. He is the author or co-author of books including Trust Me, I'm Lying, The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoic, Conspiracy, and the Stoic Virtues series. He lives outside Austin, Texas, and co-owns The Painted Porch bookstore with his wife.
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Ryan Holiday's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Best entry point to Holiday's Stoic philosophy and the first book in his Stoic trilogy.
Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator
Best entry point for his earlier work on media, marketing, and public relations.
Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave
Best entry point to the completed Stoic Virtues Series.
Read in order
Books by series
trilogy · complete
Stoic Trilogy
A three-book series applying Stoic philosophy to obstacles, ego, and stillness.
series · complete
Stoic Virtues Series
A four-book series on the Stoic virtues of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom.
- 1 Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the BraveAmazon ↗
Book 1 · nonfiction · 2021
- 2
Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-ControlAmazon ↗Book 2 · nonfiction · 2022
- 3
Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.Amazon ↗Book 3 · nonfiction · 2024
- 4
Wisdom Takes WorkAmazon ↗Book 4 · nonfiction · 2025
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (8)
- Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media ManipulatorAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2012
- Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing, and AdvertisingAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2013
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of LivingAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2016
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Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That LastsAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2017
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The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of LivingAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2017
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Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of IntrigueAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2018
- Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus AureliusAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2020
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The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great KidsAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2023
Nonfiction (1)
- What You're Made ForAmazon ↗
memoir · 2025