Portrait of Anne Hébert

Anne Hébert books in order

Canadian author and poet

Lived
1916–2000
Country
Canada
Books
8

Anne Hébert published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Le Torrent (1963). The best-known is Children of the Black Sabbath (1977).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Anne Hébert

Standalone novels in order

  1. Le Torrent (1963)

    173 pages

  2. Kamouraska (Sep 1970)

    250 pagesAdapted for film

  3. Children of the Black Sabbath (1977)

    198 pages

  4. In the Shadow of the Wind (1984)

    184 pages

  5. The First Garden (1990)

    156 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Am I Disturbing You? (1998)

    115 pages

Poetry in order

  1. Anne Hébert (1987)

    157 pages

Other books in order

  1. Heloise (1982)

    101 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Anne Hébert

Anne Hébert, was a Canadian author and poet. She won Canada's top literary honor, the Governor General's Award, three times, twice for fiction and once for poetry.

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

Anne Hébert FAQ

How many books has Anne Hébert written?
Anne Hébert published 5 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Anne Hébert's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Children of the Black Sabbath.
What is Anne Hébert's last book?
Am I Disturbing You? (1998).
What is Anne Hébert's most famous book?
Children of the Black Sabbath (1977) is Anne Hébert's most widely read book.
Which Anne Hébert books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Kamouraska (film, 1973).

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