Paulo Coelho Reading Order
8 series · 36 books · Born 1947-08-24
Brazilian author Paulo Coelho creates spiritually layered narratives that explore personal transformation and self-discovery through symbolic journeys. His works blend philosophical reflection with accessible storytelling, drawing on decades of cross-cultural travel across Europe, Africa, and Latin America that shaped his worldview. Beyond his celebrated novels, Coelho has produced graphic novels, essay collections, and companion works that extend his meditative approach to literature and human purpose.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2009–2010)
Start with Freedom and read in order.
Start this series with Freedom
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
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.
Start this series with The Diary of a Magus: The Road to Santiago
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On The Seventh Day Series
Complete3 books (1994–2000)
Start with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and read in order.
Start this series with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
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Paulo Coelho Companion Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2003–2017)
Start with The Way of the Bow and read in order.
Start this series with The Way of the Bow
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1997–2000)
Start with Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1 and read in order.
Start this series with Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1987–2020)
Start with The Pilgrimage, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Pilgrimage
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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.