Michel Butor books in order
French author, writer, poet, novelist
- Lived
- 1926–2016
- Country
- France
- Books
- 12
Michel Butor published 9 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with L'Emploi Du Temps (1956). The best-known is Second Thoughts (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michel Butor
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Second Thoughts
Michel Butor's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
L'Emploi Du Temps (1956)
Second Thoughts (1957)
Degrés (1960)
Passing Time (1960)
Degrees (1961)
Mobile (1962)
Illustrations (1964)
Inventory (1969)
Niagara (1969)
Non-fiction in order
The Spirit of Mediterranean Places (1962)
Poetry in order
Histoire Extraordinaire (1961)
Other books in order
Repertoire III (1968)
About Michel Butor
Michel Butor was a French poet, novelist, teacher, essayist, art critic and translator.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michel Butor FAQ
- How many books has Michel Butor written?
- Michel Butor published 9 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michel Butor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Second Thoughts.
- What is Michel Butor's last book?
- Niagara (1969).
- What is Michel Butor's most famous book?
- Second Thoughts (1957) is Michel Butor's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.