Malcolm Lowry books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1909–1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
Malcolm Lowry published 8 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Under the Volcano (1947).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Malcolm Lowry
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Under the Volcano
Malcolm Lowry's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ultramarine (1933)
Under the Volcano (1947)
Hear Us O Lord from Heaven Thy Dwelling Place (1961)
Selected Letters of Malcolm Lowry (1965)
Dark as the Grave Wherein My Friend Is Laid (1968)
October Ferry to Gabriola (1970)
The 1940 Under the Volcano (1994)
The Voyage That Never Ends (2007)
Non-fiction in order
Malcolm Lowry, Psalms and Songs (1975)
Poetry in order
Selected Poems of Malcolm Lowry (1969)
The Collected Poetry of Malcolm Lowry (1991)
Film and TV adaptations
- Under the Volcano (1984)Film · from Under the Volcano
About Malcolm Lowry
Clarence Malcolm Lowry was an English poet and novelist who is best known for his 1947 novel Under the Volcano, which was voted No. 11 in the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Malcolm Lowry FAQ
- How many books has Malcolm Lowry written?
- Malcolm Lowry published 8 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Malcolm Lowry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Under the Volcano.
- What is Malcolm Lowry's last book?
- Under the Volcano (1947).
- What is Malcolm Lowry's most famous book?
- Under the Volcano (1947) is Malcolm Lowry's most widely read book.
- Which Malcolm Lowry books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Under the Volcano (film, 1984).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.