Chicken Soup Books in Order

330

Books

1970

First Book

2023

Latest Book

54

Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Chicken Soup books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Recipes for Busy Moms (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1970

2

The Man's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1970

3

Chicken Soup for the Soul

1993

4

A 2nd Helping ofSoul

1994

5

Child's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1995

6

Couple's Soul

1995

7

Soul Cookbook (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1995

8

A Cup ofSoul

1996

9

CondensedSoul

1996

10

Woman's Soul

1996

11

A 3rd Serving ofSoul

1996

12

Cancer Survivor's Soul

1996

13

Surviving Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1996

14

Christian Soul

1997

15

Christian Woman's Soul

1997

16

Mother's Soul

1997

17

A 4th Course ofSoul

1997

18

Adopted Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1998

19

A 5th Portion of Soul

1998

20

Soul at Work

1998

21

Pet Lover's Soul

1998

22

Kid's Soul

1998

23

Country Soul

1998

24

Writer's Soul

1999

25

Unsinkable Soul

1999

26

College Soul

1999

27

Laughing Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

1999

28

A 6th Bowl ofSoul

1999

29

Golfer's Soul

1999

30

Single's Soul

1999

31

ASoul Christmas

1999

32

Cat & Dog Lover's Soul

1999

33

Teenage Soul Letters

1999

34

Prisoner's Soul

1999

35

Golden Soul

1999

36

Preteen Soul

2000

37

Parent's Soul

2000

38

Christian Family Soul

2000

39

Teenage Soul III

2000

40

Mother's Soul 2

2000

41

Sports Fan's Soul

2000

42

Expectant Mother's Soul

2000

43

Volunteer's Soul

2001

44

Gardener's Soul

2001

45

Father's Soul

2001

46

Veteran's Soul

2001

47

Nurse's Soul

2001

48

Jewish Soul

2001

49

Grieving Soul

2001

50

Baseball Fan's Soul

2001

51

Soul Christmas Treasury

2001

52

Christmas Treasury for Kids (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2002

53

Soul of America

2002

54

Chiropractic Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2002

55

Grandparent's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2002

56

Romantic Soul

2002

57

Traveler's Soul

2002

58

Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship

2002

59

Sister's Soul

2002

60

Cartoons for Dads (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2003

61

Horse Lover's Soul

2003

62

NASCAR

2003

63

Soul Cartoons for Mom (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2003

64

Mother and Daughter Soul

2003

65

Soul of Hawaii

2003

66

Celebrates Teachers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2003

67

Living Your Dreams

2003

68

Working Woman's Soul

2003

69

Ocean Lover's Soul

2003

70

Inspire the Body & Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2003

71

Bride's Soul

2004

72

Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2004

73

Nature Lover's Soul

2004

74

Cartoons for Teachers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2004

75

Fisherman's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2004

76

Preteen Soul 2

2004

77

Caregiver's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2004

78

Inspire a Woman's Soul

2004

79

African American Soul

2004

80

Girlfriend's Soul

2004

81

Recovering Soul

2004

82

Daily Inspirations for Women

2005

83

Entrepreneur's Soul

2005

84

African American Woman's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2005

85

Single Parent's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2005

86

Dog Lover's Soul

2005

87

NASCAR Xtreme Race Journal for Kids (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2005

88

Military Wife's Soul

2005

89

Every Mom's Soul

2005

90

Father and Daughter Soul

2005

91

Cartoons for Golfers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2005

92

Grandma's Soul

2005

93

The Book of Christmas Virtues

2005

94

Girl's Soul

2005

95

Latter-day Saint Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2005

96

Cat Lover's Soul

2005

97

Horse Lover's Soul II

2006

98

Kid's Soul 2

2006

99

Scrapbooker's Soul

2006

100

Dieter'sInspiration and Humor to Help You Over the Hump

2006

101

Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul

2006

102

Mothers of Preschooler's Soul

2006

103

Shopper's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2006

104

Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul 2

2006

105

To Mom, with Love (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2006

106

Grandma, with Love (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2006

107

Menopause (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2006

108

Mother and Son Soul

2006

109

Soul Love Stories

2007

110

Coffee Lover's Soul

2007

111

Tea Lover's Soul

2007

112

American Idol Soul

2007

113

Soul Celebrating Mothers and Daughters

2007

114

Celebrating Brothers and Sisters (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

115

Classroom (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

116

New Mom's Soul

2007

117

Woman Golfer's Soul

2007

118

Beach Lover's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

119

Singapore Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

120

Children with Special Needs

2007

121

TeenReal Stories by Real Teens

2007

122

Soul Kids in the Kitchen (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

123

Working Mom's Soul

2007

124

Nurse's Soul - Second Dose

2007

125

Chocolate Lover's Soul

2007

126

Wine Lover's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2007

127

Christian Teen Talk

2008

128

Teens Talk Relationships

2008

129

Twenty-something's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

130

Network Marketer's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

131

Celebrating People Who Make a Difference

2008

132

Teens Talkin' Faith (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

133

Father & Son Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

134

Teens Talk Growing Up

2008

135

Preteens Talk

2008

136

Moms Know Best

2008

137

Loving Our Cats

2008

138

Loving Our Dogs

2008

139

Like Mother, Like Daughter

2008

140

Happily Ever After

2008

141

Older & Wiser

2008

142

Woman to Woman

2008

143

Moms & Sons

2008

144

Dads & Daughters

2008

145

Grand and Great

2008

146

Divorce and Recovery

2008

147

Empty Nesters (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

148

Christmas Cheer

2008

149

On Being a Parent

2008

150

Christian Kids

2008

151

Tales of Golf and Sport

2008

152

Stories of Faith

2008

153

Teens Talk Middle School

2008

154

Teens Talk High School

2008

155

Teens Talk Getting In... to College

2008

156

Living Catholic Faith

2008

157

My Resolution (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2008

158

Tough Times, Tough People

2009

159

All in the Family

2009

160

Devotional Stories for Women (By: Susan M. Heim,Karen Talcott)

2009

161

Inside Basketball (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2009

162

The Cancer Book

2009

163

Twins and More (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2009

164

Power Moms (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2009

165

Campus Chronicles

2009

166

The Golf Book (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2009

167

Extraordinary Teens

2009

168

What I Learned from the Cat

2009

169

What I Learned from the Dog

2009

170

Indian Teenage Soul

2009

171

Count Your Blessings

2009

172

The Story Behind the Song

2009

173

Chicken Soup for the Indian Armed Forces Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2009

174

True Love

2009

175

Thanks Dad (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

176

Thanks Mom

2010

177

Think Positive

2010

178

Indian Fathers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

179

Indian Romantic Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

180

Teacher Tales

2010

181

Indian Women (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

182

Runners

2010

183

Indian Mothers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

184

Indian Teachers (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2010

185

Teens Talk High School (By: Amy Newmark)

2010

186

A Book of Miracles

2010

187

Devotional Stories for Mothers (By: Susan M. Heim,Lisa Whelchel,Karen C. Talcott)

2010

188

Christmas Magic: 101 Holiday Tales of Inspiration, Love, and Wonder

2010

189

Shaping the New You (By: Amy Newmark)

2010

190

My Cat's Life

2011

191

Family Matters

2011

192

Grieving and Recovery

2011

193

Indian Bride’s Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2011

194

New Moms

2011

195

Teens Talk Tough Times

2011

196

Grandmothers

2011

197

Indian College Students (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2011

198

My Dog's Life (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2011

199

Country Music (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2011

200

Just for Teenagers

2011

201

Just for Preteens

2011

202

Inspiration for the Young at Heart

2011

203

Devotional Stories for Tough Times (By: Mary Beth Chapman)

2011

204

Answered Prayers

2011

205

Find Your Happiness

2011

206

O Canada

2011

207

Food and Love

2011

208

Indian Soul

2011

209

Here Comes the Bride (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2012

210

My Resolution from This Day Forward (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2012

211

Tough Times for Teens

2012

212

Messages from Heaven

2012

213

The Magic of Mothers & Daughters

2012

214

Family Caregivers (By: Amy Newmark,Joan Lunden)

2012

215

Stay-at-Home Moms (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2012

216

Say Goodbye to Stress (By: Liz Neporent,Jeff Brown)

2012

217

Boost Your Brain Power! (By: Marie Pasinski,Liz Neporent)

2012

218

Say Hello to a Better Body! (By: Suzanne Koven)

2012

219

Say Goodbye to Back Pain! (By: Julie K. Silver)

2012

220

Married Life!

2012

221

I Can't Believe My Cat Did That!

2012

222

I Can't Believe My Dog Did That!

2012

223

Hooked on Hockey (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2012

224

Finding My Faith (By: Mark Victor Hansen)

2012

225

The Power of Positive

2012

226

Angels Among Us

2013

227

Raising Kids on the Spectrum (By: Amy Newmark)

2013

228

It's Christmas!

2013

229

Miraculous Messages from Heaven

2013

230

Think Positive for Kids (By: Amy Newmark,Kevin Sorbo)

2013

231

Inspiration for Writers

2013

232

Living with Alzheimer’s& Other Dementias (By: Amy Newmark,Angela Timashenka Geiger)

2014

233

Christmas in Canada (By: Janet Matthews,Amy Newmark,Lisa Timpf,Liisa Kovala)

2014

234

Find Your Inner Strength (By: Amy Newmark,Jacqueline Lauri)

2014

235

The Power of Forgiveness (By: Amy Newmark,Anthony Anderson,Stacey Wagner)

2014

236

Chicken Soup for the Indian Entrepreneur's Soul (By: Amy Newmark,Raksha Bharadia Ahmedabad)

2015

237

Thanks to My Mom (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

238

Inspiring True Stories about GoalsValues for KidsPreteens (By: Amy Newmark,Milton Boniuk,David Leebron)

2015

239

The Joy of Adoption (By: Amy Newmark,LeAnn Thieman)

2015

240

Time to Thrive (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

241

Create Your Best Future (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

242

Inspiration for Nurses (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

243

VolunteeringGiving Back (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

244

Raising Great Kids (By: Amy Newmark,Milton Boniuk)

2015

245

Dreams and Premonitions (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

246

Think Possible (By: Amy Newmark,Deborah Norville)

2015

247

Merry Christmas!: 101 Joyous Holiday Stories (By: Amy Newmark)

2015

248

Chicken Soup for the IITian's Soul (By: Amy Newmark,Juuhi Raai,Deepak Farmania)

2015

249

Good Deeds (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

250

My Very Good, Very Bad Cat: 101 Heartwarming Stories about Our Happy, HeroicHilarious Pets (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

251

For Mom, with Love (By: Amy Newmark,Lisa Hutchison)

2016

252

The Joy of Less (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

253

The Spirit of America (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

254

The Power of Gratitude (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

255

Simply Happy (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

256

The Joy of Christmas (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

257

Angels and Miracles (By: Amy Newmark,Jeannie Powell,Kim Schultz,Tiffany O'Connor)

2016

258

CurvyConfident (By: Amy Newmark)

2016

259

Life Lessons from the Dog (By: Amy Newmark,Lisa Timpf,Vickie J. Litten)

2017

260

When Prayers are Answered (By: Amy Newmark)

2017

261

Best Mom Ever! (By: Amy Newmark)

2017

262

Inspiration for Teachers (By: Amy Newmark,Alex Kajitani)

2017

263

Military Families (By: Amy Newmark)

2017

264

The Cat Really Did That? (By: Amy Newmark,Robin Ganzert)

2017

265

The Dog Really Did That? (By: Amy Newmark,Robin Ganzert,Michelle Preen)

2017

266

My KindAmerica (By: Amy Newmark,Tiffany O'Connor)

2017

267

Dreams and the Unexplainable (By: Amy Newmark,Kelly Sullivan Walden)

2017

268

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone (By: Amy Newmark)

2017

269

Miracles and More (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

270

My Amazing Mom (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

271

My Crazy Family (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

272

The Empowered Woman (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

273

The Miracle of Love (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

274

The Power of Yes! (By: Amy Newmark,Lisa Timpf)

2018

275

Think, ActBe Happy (By: Amy Newmark,Mike Dow)

2018

276

The Wonder of Christmas (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

277

Canadian Acts of Kindness (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

278

The Best Advice I Ever Heard (By: Amy Newmark)

2018

279

An Angel Told Me (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

280

Chicken Soup for the Soul Faith Makes the Difference (By: Amy Newmark,Robert F Baldwin)

2019

281

Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

282

Grandparents (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

283

Life Lessons from the Cat (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

284

Running for Good (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

285

Angels All Around (By: Amy Newmark,S.R. Karfelt)

2019

286

Think Positive, Live Happy (By: Amy Newmark,Deborah Norville,SueRoss)

2019

287

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (By: Amy Newmark,Valerie Testa Almquist)

2019

288

The Forgiveness Fix (By: Amy Newmark)

2019

289

Believe in Miracles (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

290

The Magic of Moms (By: Amy Newmark,Lisa Timpf)

2020

291

Laughter is the Best Medicine (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

292

Everyday Catholicism

2020

293

Life Is What You Make It (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

294

The Cat's Done It Again! (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

295

My Guardian Angel (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

296

The Dog's Done It Again! (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

297

Miracles Can Happen (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

298

The Magic of Cats (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

299

Listen to Your Dreams (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

300

Christmas Is In the Air (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

301

Think Positive for Teens (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

302

Age Is Just a Number (By: Amy Newmark)

2020

303

Miracles & Divine Intervention (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

304

Making Me Time (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

305

Random Acts of Kindness (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

306

Be You (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

307

Read, Laugh, Repeat (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

308

I'm Speaking Now (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

309

Navigating Eldercare & Dementia (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

310

An Update of the 1997 Classic (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

311

My Hilarious, Heroic, Human Dog (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

312

The Blessings of Christmas (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

313

Tough Times Won't Last But Tough People Will (By: Amy Newmark)

2021

314

Believe in Angels (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

315

Grieving, Loss and Healing (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

316

Kindness Matters (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

317

Attitude of Gratitude for Teenagers (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

318

Your 10 Keys to Happiness (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

319

Attitude of Gratitude (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

320

Miracles and the Unexplainable (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

321

The Magic of Christmas (By: Jessica Marie Baumgartner,Amy Newmark,Sergio Del Bianco,Nanette Norgate)

2022

322

My Wonderful, Wacky Family (By: Amy Newmark)

2022

323

Lessons Learned from My Dog (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

324

Lessons Learned from My Cat (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

325

The Advice that Changed My Life (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

326

Well That Was Funny (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

327

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

328

Angels and the Miraculous (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

329

101 Ways to ThinkPositive (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

330

Time for Christmas! (By: Amy Newmark)

2023

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Chicken Soup series is publication order: 1. Recipes for Busy Moms (By: Mark Victor Hansen) (1970), 2. The Man's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen) (1970), 3. Chicken Soup for the Soul (1993), 4. A 2nd Helping ofSoul (1994), 5. Child's Soul (By: Mark Victor Hansen) (1995), and 325 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Chicken Soup series by Jack Canfield contains 330 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Chicken Soup series is written by Jack Canfield. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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