Paulo Coelho Reading Order
8 series · 36 books · Born 24 August 1947
Paulo Coelho was a Brazilian author celebrated for his spiritually infused storytelling and symbolic narratives. Over his prolific career from 1987 to 2020, he published 36 works across eight series, including notable titles such as On The Seventh Day, alongside standalone novels, short stories, and graphic novels. His compelling exploration of the human experience has resonated with readers worldwide, making him a significant figure in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2009–2010)
Start with Freedom and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1987–2020)
Start with The Diary of a Magus: The Road to Santiago, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Diary of a Magus: The Road to Santiago 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Warrior of the Light, Volume 1 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Journeys 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Life: Selected Quotations 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Warrior of the Light, Volume 2 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Book of Manuals 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Supreme Gift 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Love: Selected Quotations 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Warrior of the Light, Volume 3 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Journey: Follow Your Dreams and Live Your Destiny 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
On The Seventh Day Series
Complete3 books (1994–2000)
Start with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and read in order.
Paulo Coelho Companion Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maktub 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2003–2017)
Start with The Way of the Bow and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1997–2000)
Start with Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1 and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1987–2020)
Start with The Pilgrimage, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Pilgrimage 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Alchemist 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Valkyries 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Brida 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Fifth Mountain 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Eleven Minutes 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Zahir 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Witch of Portobello 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Winner Stands Alone 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Aleph 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Adultery 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Manuscript Found in Accra 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Spy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Hippie 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Archer 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paulo Coelho written?
- Paulo Coelho has written 36 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Paulo Coelho series?
- Here are the first books in Paulo Coelho's series: Anthologies: Freedom; Non-Fiction: The Diary of a Magus: The Road to Santiago; On The Seventh Day: By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept; Short Stories/Novellas: The Way of the Bow; Short Story Collections: Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1.
- What order should I read Paulo Coelho's books?
- We recommend reading Paulo Coelho's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paulo Coelho's series complete?
- Paulo Coelho has 8 completed series.