Acclaimed American author Herman Wouk (1915-2019) left an indelible mark on the historical fiction genre. Following his service in the Pacific theatre during World War II, Wouk’s vivid recollections became the vibrant backdrop for much of his written work. Wouk maintained an exhaustively detailed journal; a practice he began in 1937, and used as a resource for inspiration and factual exploration in his writing. The U.S. Library of Congress transferred over 100 volumes of his meticulous dairies into a digital format, subsequently honoring Wouk with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Writing of Fiction. Wouk’s remarkable prowess with the pen led him to receive a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, The Caine Mutiny, universally praised for its realistic portrayal of life aboard an American warship during the turbulent years of World War II. Wouk passed away in 2019, just ten days shy of his 104th birthday.
Wouk’s debut as an author came in 1941, with the release of his inaugural novel, The Ballad of Wake Island: Spoken by a Quantico Sergeant. What followed was a prolific career characterized by detailed narration and unique storytelling. Let’s dive into a comprehensive list of Herman Wouk’s books in order of publication:
Herman Wouk’s Books in Chronological Order
Publication Order of The Henry Family Books
| The Winds of War | (1971) |    |
| War and Remembrance | (1978) | |