Order of Alexandra Stoddard Books

Alexandra Stoddard is a celebrated American non-fiction author and philosopher who focuses on the art of contemporary living. Through her warm, supportive voice and practical wisdom, she has captured the hearts of readers across generations, particularly resonating with mothers and daughters who seek her encouraging guidance.

Stoddard's approach to writing blends everyday philosophy with actionable advice, delivered through her books, seminars, and lectures. Her work is distinguished by its positive outlook and focus on transforming ordinary daily experiences into something beautiful and meaningful. With grace and wit, she advocates for incorporating daily rituals that can elevate life into an art form, helping readers discover happiness and beauty in their everyday routines.

The author makes her home in Stonington Village, Connecticut, alongside her husband Peter Megargee Brown, who is also a writer. She is a mother to two daughters and grandmother to four grandchildren.

Stoddard launched her literary career in 1974 with her debut work, Style for Living. Below is a chronological list of Alexandra Stoddard's published books:

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Path to the WorldA Path to the World
2022

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Style for LivingStyle for Living
1974
2
A Child's PlaceA Child's Place
1977
3
The Postcard As ArtThe Postcard As Art
1986
4
Book of ColorBook of Color
1989
5
Living Beautifully TogetherLiving Beautifully Together
1989
6
Daring to Be YourselfDaring to Be Yourself
1990
7
The Gift of a LetterThe Gift of a Letter
1990
8
Creating a Beautiful HomeCreating a Beautiful Home
1992
9
Grace NotesGrace Notes
1993
10
Making ChoicesMaking Choices
1994
11
Tea CelebrationsTea Celebrations
1994
12
Book of DaysBook of Days
1994
13
The Art of the PossibleThe Art of the Possible
1995
14
Mother's: A CelebrationMother's: A Celebration
1995
15
Gracious Living in a New WorldGracious Living in a New World
1996
16
Living a Beautiful LifeLiving a Beautiful Life
1997
17
The Decoration of HousesThe Decoration of Houses
1997
18
Living in LoveLiving in Love
1997
19
Open Your EyesOpen Your Eyes
1998
20
Feeling at HomeFeeling at Home
1999
21
Things I Want My Daughters To KnowThings I Want My Daughters To Know
2004
22
Time Alive: Celebrate Your Life Every DayTime Alive: Celebrate Your Life Every Day
2005
23
Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful LifeChoosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life
2006
24
You Are Your ChoicesYou Are Your Choices
2006
25
Happiness for TwoHappiness for Two
2007
26
Things Good Mothers KnowThings Good Mothers Know
2009
27
The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and DaughtersThe Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters
2013