Alexandra David-Néel books in order
French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, Taoist, anarchist and writer
- Lived
- 1868–1969
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Alexandra
Alexandra David-Néel published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with My Journey to Lhasa (1927). The best-known is Magic and Mystery in Tibet (1929).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alexandra David-Néel
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Magic and Mystery in Tibet
Alexandra David-Néel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling (1959)
Non-fiction in order
My Journey to Lhasa (1927)
Magic and Mystery in Tibet (1929)
With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet (1929)
Initiations and Initiates in Tibet (1930)
The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects (1950)
Journey to Lhasa (1982)
The Power of Nothingness (1982)
Other books in order
Buddhism, Its Doctrines and Its Methods (1939)
Buddhism (1977)
About Alexandra David-Néel
Alexandra David-Néel was a French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist, opera singer, and writer. She is most known for her 1924 visit to Lhasa, Tibet, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels, including Magic and Mystery in Tibet, which was published in 1929. Her teachings influenced the beat writers Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, the popularisers of Eastern philosophy Alan Watts and Ram Dass, and the esotericist Benjamin Creme.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexandra David-Néel FAQ
- How many books has Alexandra David-Néel written?
- Alexandra David-Néel published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexandra David-Néel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Magic and Mystery in Tibet.
- What is Alexandra David-Néel's last book?
- The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling (1959).
- What is Alexandra David-Néel's most famous book?
- Magic and Mystery in Tibet (1929) is Alexandra David-Néel's most widely read book.
- Does Alexandra David-Néel write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alexandra David-Néel has also published as Alexandra.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.