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By Design Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of By Design books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the By Design series? Start with "By Design" (2015) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete By Design reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
By Design
2015
Under Construction
2015
Solid Foundation
2015
Rough Drafts
2015
New Additions
2015
Renovations
2016
Building Blocks
2016
Road Blocks
2017
Campaign Trail
2017
Election Day
2017
Commander in Chief
2018
Situation Room
2019
Domestic Policy
2020
State of the Union
2022
Independence Day
2022
Executive Order
2023
Revisions
2025
Campaign Season
2025
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