Leonard Cohen books in order
Canadian singer, songwriter and poet
- Lived
- 1934–2016
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 18
Leonard Cohen published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 10 poetry collections, beginning with The Favourite Game (1963). The best-known is Book of Longing (2006).
Updated September 2026
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Book of Longing
Leonard Cohen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Favourite Game (1963)
Beautiful Losers (1966)
The Energy of Slaves (1972)
Stranger Music (1993)
Dance Me to the End of Love (1995)
Book of Longing (2006)
The Flame (2018)
Short story collections in order
Ballet of Lepers (2022)
Poetry in order
Let Us Compare Mythologies (1956)
The Spice Box of Earth (1965)
Parasites of Heaven (1966)
Selected Poems, 1956-1968 (1968)
Flowers for Hitler (1972)
Death of a Lady's Man (1978)
Book of Mercy (1984)
God Is Alive, Magic Is Afoot (2000)
Leonard Cohen (2011)
Seductive Harmonies The Poetry Of Music (2012)
About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian songwriter, singer, poet, and novelist. Themes commonly explored throughout his work include faith and mortality, isolation and depression, betrayal and redemption, social and political conflict, sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, he received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize. In 2023, Rolling Stone magazine named Cohen the 103rd-greatest singer of all time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leonard Cohen FAQ
- How many books has Leonard Cohen written?
- Leonard Cohen published 7 novels, 1 short story collection and 10 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leonard Cohen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Book of Longing.
- What is Leonard Cohen's last book?
- The Flame (2018).
- What is Leonard Cohen's most famous book?
- Book of Longing (2006) is Leonard Cohen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.