Amy Carmichael published 12 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 12 other books, beginning with From the Fight (1887). The best-known is Overweights of Joy (1906).
Updated September 2026
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Overweights of Joy
Amy Carmichael's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Things as They Are (1903)
Overweights of Joy (1906)
Lotus Buds (1909)
Ragland, Pioneer (1922)
Raj, Brigand Chief (1926)
Gold Cord (1932)
Kohila (1939)
Though the Mountains Shake (1943)
Edges of His Ways (1955)
Rose from Brier (1972)
Whispers of His Power (1982)
Fragments That Remain (1987)
Non-fiction in order
Mimosa (1958)
Poetry in order
Mountain Breezes (1999)
Other books in order
From the Fight (1887)
From Sunrise Land: Letters from Japan (1895)
The Continuation of a Story (1910)
Walker of Tinnevelly (1916)
Gods Missionary (1957)
His Thoughts Said. . .His Father Said (1958)
Thou Givest...they Gather (1959)
Gold by Moonlight (1965)
If (1968)
Learning of God (1986)
Toward Jerusalem (1987)
You Are My Hiding Place (1991)
About Amy Carmichael
Amy Beatrice Carmichael was an Irish Christian missionary in India who opened an orphanage and founded a mission in Dohnavur. She served in India for 55 years and wrote 35 books about her work as a missionary.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Amy Carmichael FAQ
- How many books has Amy Carmichael written?
- Amy Carmichael published 12 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amy Carmichael's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Overweights of Joy.
- What is Amy Carmichael's last book?
- Though the Mountains Shake (1943).
- What is Amy Carmichael's most famous book?
- Overweights of Joy (1906) is Amy Carmichael's most widely read book.
- Can I read Amy Carmichael's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Amy Carmichael are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.