How many books has Alain de Botton written?

Alain de Botton has published 6 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 17 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Alain de Botton's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Architecture of Happiness.

What is Alain de Botton's most famous book?

The Architecture of Happiness (2006) is Alain de Botton's most widely read book.

Alain de Botton books in order

Swiss-born British philosopher and writer

Born: 1969
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 38

Alain de Botton has published 6 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 17 other books, beginning with On Love (1993). The best-known is The Architecture of Happiness (2006). The latest is Therapeutic Journey (2023).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alain de Botton

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The Architecture of Happiness
Alain de Botton's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Course of Love
One of the most-read, at about 233 pages.
Newest
Therapeutic Journey
Published 2023.

Standalone novels in order

On Love (1993)
231 pages
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The Romantic Movement (1994)
326 pages
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Kiss & Tell (1996)
275 pages
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The Architecture of Happiness (2006)
288 pages
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work (2009)
326 pages
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The Course of Love (2016)
233 pages★ 3.5 (8 ratings)
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Non-fiction in order

How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997)
208 pages★ 3.3 (12 ratings)
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The Consolations of Philosophy (2000)
264 pages★ 4.6 (8 ratings)
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The Consolations of Philosophy. Alain De Botton (2001)
272 pages
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The Art of Travel (2002)
267 pages★ 3.4 (10 ratings)
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Status Anxiety (2004)
306 pages
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On Seeing and Noticing (2005)
64 pages
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Religion for Atheists (2012)
320 pages
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Art as Therapy (2013)
240 pages
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Religion For Atheists A Nonbelievers Guide To The Uses Of Religion (2013)
320 pages
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The News (2014)
268 pages
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A Job to Love (2017)
189 pages
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How to Overcome Your Childhood (2019)
120 pages
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The School of Life (2019)
320 pages
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What They Forgot to Teach You at School (2021)
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Therapeutic Journey (2023)
320 pages
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Other books in order

Essays in Love (2001)
270 pages
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Consolation of Philosophy (2006)
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A Week at the Airport (2009)
107 pages
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How To Think More About Sex (2012)
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How to Find Love (2018)
96 pages
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On Confidence (2018)
96 pages
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Sex (2018)
128 pages
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Small Pleasures (2018)
248 pages
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How to Think More Effectively (2020)
144 pages
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Meaning of Life (2020)
136 pages
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What Adults Don't Know About Architecture (2020)
192 pages
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Drawing As Therapy (2021)
144 pages
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Good Enough Parent (2021)
192 pages
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How to Find the Right Words (2021)
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Stay or Leave (2021)
160 pages
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How to Survive the Modern World (2022)
320 pages
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Simpler Life (2022)
192 pages
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About Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a British author and public speaker. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published Essays in Love (1993), which went on to sell two million copies. Other bestsellers include How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997), Status Anxiety (2004), and The Architecture of Happiness (2006).

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alain de Botton FAQ

How many books has Alain de Botton written?: Alain de Botton has published 6 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 17 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alain de Botton's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Architecture of Happiness.
What is Alain de Botton's latest book?: Therapeutic Journey (2023).
What is Alain de Botton's most famous book?: The Architecture of Happiness (2006) is Alain de Botton's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.