This list contains 69 books that start with D, from “Dance Dance Dance” to “Dying of the Light”. Titles include fiction and nonfiction, classics, bestsellers and niche works you can use for reading lists, references, and SEO.

Books that start with D are titles whose English name begins with the letter D, covering many genres and eras. Many landmark novels like “Dracula” and “Dune” begin with D, showing the letter’s strong presence in literary history.

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Books that start with D

Title Author(s) First publication year Primary genre Description
Don Quixote Cervantes, Miguel de 1605 Classic fiction Landmark picaresque novel satirizing chivalry; hugely influential in Western literature, Part I 1605, Part II 1615.
Divine Comedy Alighieri, Dante c.1320 Epic poetry Dante’s epic journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise — foundational medieval poem shaping Western ideas of the afterlife.
Dracula Stoker, Bram 1897 Gothic horror Iconic vampire novel that defined modern Gothic horror and spawned countless adaptations and cultural myths.
Dune Herbert, Frank 1965 Science fiction Epic sci‑fi about politics, ecology and messianic myth on Arrakis; Hugo and Nebula–influential, bestselling cornerstone of the genre.
David Copperfield Dickens, Charles 1850 Classic fiction Semi‑autobiographical Dickens novel noted for vivid characters and serialized popularity; a Victorian family and coming‑of‑age classic.
Death of Ivan Ilyich Tolstoy, Leo 1886 Novella Stark novella on mortality and meaning; a frequently taught exploration of existential crisis and late‑life reckoning.
Dhalgren Delany, Samuel R. 1975 Science fiction Ambitious, experimental novel known for its fragmented cityscape and cult status among speculative‑fiction readers.
Darkness at Noon Koestler, Arthur 1940 Political fiction Powerful political novel examining totalitarianism, show trials and individual conscience; widely read during WWII era.
Dead Souls Gogol, Nikolai 1842 Classic fiction Satirical novel about landowners’ moral decay in 19th‑century Russia; unfinished but highly influential.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Dick, Philip K. 1968 Science fiction Philosophical sci‑fi that inspired Blade Runner; explores identity, empathy and what it means to be human.
Diary of a Young Girl Frank, Anne 1947 Memoir Anne Frank’s wartime diary; intimate, enduring testimony of Jewish life in hiding and a landmark Holocaust memoir.
Dubliners Joyce, James 1914 Short stories Collection of realist short stories portraying early‑20th‑century Dublin; notable for style and psychological insight.
Disgrace Coetzee, J. M. 1999 Literary fiction Booker Prize–winning novel about power, shame and post‑apartheid South Africa; spare, powerful prose.
Deliverance Dickey, James 1970 Thriller Gritty, river‑set novel of survival and violence; adapted into a landmark 1972 film.
Doctor Zhivago Pasternak, Boris 1957 Historical fiction Epic Russian novel of love and revolution; Nobel Prize controversy and celebrated international translations.
Doctor Faustus Mann, Thomas 1947 Novel Complex, modernist novel reimagining the Faust legend amid Nazi Germany’s rise; ambitious philosophical narrative.
Death in Venice Mann, Thomas 1912 Novella Elegant novella about art, obsession and mortality set in Venice; frequently anthologized and adapted.
Day of the Triffids Wyndham, John 1951 Science fiction Post‑apocalyptic novel of walking plants and human survival; classic mid‑century British SF.
Day of the Jackal Forsyth, Frederick 1971 Thriller Taut assassination thriller famed for meticulous plotting and procedural detail.
Dance to the Music of Time Powell, Anthony 1951 Literary fiction Title of a celebrated 12‑volume novel sequence chronicling English life across decades; admired for social breadth.
Devil Wears Prada Weisberger, Lauren 2003 Chick lit Glamorous office satire inspired by fashion‑world experience; major bestseller and film adaptation.
Devil in the White City Larson, Erik 2003 Narrative nonfiction Dual narrative history of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and a serial killer; bestselling narrative nonfiction.
Dark Half King, Stephen 1989 Horror Stephen King novel about a writer and his murderous pseudonym; blend of psychological and supernatural horror.
Dark Is Rising Cooper, Susan 1973 Children’s fantasy Second title in a beloved children’s fantasy sequence mixing Arthurian and Celtic myth.
Darkness Visible Styron, William 1990 Memoir Stark memoir‑essay on depression and recovery by William Styron; acclaimed for candid prose.
Dune Messiah Herbert, Frank 1969 Science fiction Direct sequel to Dune focusing on politics and the burden of prophecy; darker, introspective follow‑up.
Dying of the Light Martin, George R. R. 1977 Science fiction Early Martin novel blending space opera and melancholic romance; noted among his sci‑fi works.
Don Juan Byron, George Gordon c.1819 Epic satire Long satirical poem that subverts romantic heroism; published in cantos across 1819–1824.
Death Comes for the Archbishop Cather, Willa 1927 Historical fiction Poetic novel about Catholic mission life in the American West; admired for landscape and tone.
Devdas Chattopadhyay, Sarat Chandra 1917 Novel Tragic Bengali novel of doomed love; widely adapted in Indian cinema and literature.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Stevenson, Robert Louis 1886 Gothic novella Classic exploration of split personality, duality and Victorian anxieties; enduring cultural touchstone.
Demons Dostoevsky, Fyodor 1872 Political novel Intense Russian novel about radicalism, ideology and moral chaos; also titled The Possessed.
Death of Artemio Cruz Fuentes, Carlos 1962 Novel Innovative Mexican novel using stream of consciousness to examine life, power and post‑revolutionary identity.
Days of Abandonment Ferrante, Elena 2002 Literary fiction Intense portrait of a woman’s unraveling; Ferrante’s visceral, contemporary exploration of loneliness and identity.
Doomsday Book Willis, Connie 1992 Science fiction Time‑travel novel mixing medieval history and emotional resonance; Hugo–winning author’s acclaimed work.
Doll’s House Ibsen, Henrik 1879 Drama Ibsen’s seminal social drama (commonly cataloged without leading article) challenging gender roles and domestic norms.
Doorbell Rang Stout, Rex 1965 Mystery Nero Wolfe mystery grappling with justice and publicity; popular mid‑20th‑century detective fiction.
Diamond Age Stephenson, Neal 1995 Science fiction Cyberpunk/postcyberpunk novel blending nanotech futures with social commentary and Victorian motifs.
Dangerous Liaisons Laclos, Pierre Choderlos de 1782 Epistolary novel Scandalous 18th‑century French epistolary tale of manipulation, seduction and aristocratic decadence.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Kinney, Jeff 2007 Children’s fiction Humorous illustrated middle‑grade novel that launched a bestselling series and film adaptations.
Deep Work Newport, Cal 2016 Self-help Productivity guide arguing focused, undistracted work yields professional success; popular with knowledge workers.
Down and Out in Paris and London Orwell, George 1933 Memoir Early George Orwell nonfiction exposing poverty and working‑class life in two capitals; socially incisive reportage.
Dream of the Red Chamber Cao, Xueqin c.1791 Classic fiction One of China’s Four Great Classical Novels; intricate family saga and social commentary from the Qing era.
Dreams from My Father Obama, Barack 1995 Memoir Barack Obama’s introspective early memoir on family, race and identity; widely read after his political rise.
Drunkard’s Walk Mlodinow, Leonard 2008 Popular science Engaging look at chance, probability and how randomness shapes life and history.
Dispossessed Le Guin, Ursula K. 1974 Science fiction Philosophical sci‑fi about anarchism, utopia and dual worlds; Hugo and Nebula–winning classic.
Different Seasons King, Stephen 1982 Novella collection Collection of four novellas showcasing King’s literary range, including “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.”
Dreamcatcher King, Stephen 2001 Horror Supernatural‑tinged King novel combining friendship, alien menace and psychological dread.
Dust Tracks on a Road Hurston, Zora Neale 1942 Memoir Zora Neale Hurston’s memoir blending folklore, autobiography and African‑American cultural observation.
Decline and Fall Waugh, Evelyn 1928 Satire Debut satirical novel skewering British society with dark humor and sharp observational wit.
Deadeye Dick Vonnegut, Kurt 1982 Satirical novel Vonnegut’s comic yet dark meditation on guilt, fate and American life.
Diary of a Madman Gogol, Nikolai 1835 Short story Famous Gogol short story in epistolary form, satirizing bureaucracy and madness.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter Lindsay, Jeff 2004 Crime fiction Debut Dexter novel about a forensic technician who is also a serial killer; basis for popular TV series.
Dance Dance Dance Murakami, Haruki 1988 Postmodern fiction Surreal, melancholic novel blending pop culture, loneliness and metaphysical mystery.
Dances with Wolves Blake, Michael 1988 Historical fiction Novel that inspired the Oscar‑winning film; frontier tale exploring cultural encounters.
Delta of Venus Nin, Anaïs 1977 Erotic fiction Posthumously published collection of erotic short stories written in the 1940s; notable for literary eroticism.
Democracy in America Tocqueville, Alexis de 1835 Political science Seminal study of American democracy, civil society and social equality by a French political thinker.
Door into Summer Heinlein, Robert A. 1957 Science fiction Time‑travel‑tinged Heinlein novel mixing heist plots, romance and classic mid‑century SF inventiveness.
Dog Soldiers Stone, Robert 1974 Literary fiction Dark, politically engaged novel reflecting 1970s America; won critical acclaim for stylistic boldness.
Death on the Nile Christie, Agatha 1937 Mystery Classic Hercule Poirot mystery set on an Egyptian Nile cruise; one of Christie’s most famous plots.
Dolores Claiborne King, Stephen 1992 Thriller Tense King novel told in a single narrator’s voice; psychological drama with crime elements.
Doctor Dolittle Lofting, Hugh 1920 Children’s fiction Children’s classic about the doctor who speaks to animals; spawned sequels and adaptations.
Devil and Tom Walker Irving, Washington 1824 Short story Moralizing short tale of greed and Faustian bargain; part of early American Gothic tradition.
Dead Wake Larson, Erik 2015 Narrative nonfiction Narrative history of the Lusitania sinking; blend of meticulous research and compelling storytelling.
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Adams, Douglas 1987 Comic mystery Eccentric, comedic detective novel mixing absurdism, time travel and quirky British wit.
Desolation Island O’Brian, Patrick 1978 Historical fiction Eighth novel in the Aubrey–Maturin sea series; praised for nautical detail and historical verisimilitude.
Dust Howey, Hugh 2013 Science fiction Concluding volume of the Silo trilogy; post‑apocalyptic, reader‑favorite indie bestseller.
Discipline and Punish Foucault, Michel 1975 Philosophy Influential study of punishment, prisons and power relations; foundational in modern social theory.
Devil in the Flesh Radiguet, Raymond 1923 Novel Provocative French novel of illicit wartime love; scandalized and fascinated early 20th‑century readers.

Descriptions

Don Quixote
Divine Comedy
Dracula
Dune
David Copperfield
Death of Ivan Ilyich
Dhalgren
Darkness at Noon
Dead Souls
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Diary of a Young Girl
Dubliners
Disgrace
Deliverance
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Faustus
Death in Venice
Day of the Triffids
Day of the Jackal
Dance to the Music of Time
Devil Wears Prada
Devil in the White City
Dark Half
Dark Is Rising
Darkness Visible
Dune Messiah
Dying of the Light
Don Juan
Death Comes for the Archbishop
Devdas
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Demons
Death of Artemio Cruz
Days of Abandonment
Doomsday Book
Doll’s House
Doorbell Rang
Diamond Age
Dangerous Liaisons
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Deep Work
Down and Out in Paris and London
Dream of the Red Chamber
Dreams from My Father
Drunkard’s Walk
Dispossessed
Different Seasons
Dreamcatcher
Dust Tracks on a Road
Decline and Fall
Deadeye Dick
Diary of a Madman
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Dance Dance Dance
Dances with Wolves
Delta of Venus
Democracy in America
Door into Summer
Dog Soldiers
Death on the Nile
Dolores Claiborne
Doctor Dolittle
Devil and Tom Walker
Dead Wake
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
Desolation Island
Dust
Discipline and Punish
Devil in the Flesh
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