How many books has Neil Young written?

Neil Young has published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Neil Young's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Waging Heavy Peace.

What is Neil Young's most famous book?

Waging Heavy Peace (2012) is Neil Young's most widely read book.

Does Neil Young write under a pen name?

Yes: Neil Young has also published as Bernard Shakey and Don Grungio.

Neil Young books in order

Canadian singer, songwriter and filmmaker

Born: 1945
Country: United States
Books: 4
Also writes as: Bernard Shakey, Don Grungio

Neil Young has published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Waging Heavy Peace (2012). The latest is Special Deluxe (2014).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Neil Young

Start here
Waging Heavy Peace
Neil Young's most-read book.
Newest
Special Deluxe
Published 2014.

Standalone novels in order

Greendale (2004)
300 pages
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Waging Heavy Peace (2012)
512 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Special Deluxe (2014)
392 pages
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Other books in order

Neil Young - Greatest Hits (2008)
56 pages
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About Neil Young

Neil Percival Young is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter and musician. Son of journalist and author Scott Young, Young embarked on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s. He then moved to Los Angeles, forming the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield. His solo career, often backed by the band Crazy Horse, includes critically acclaimed albums such as Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), and Rust Never Sleeps (1979). Young was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with whom he recorded the chart-topping 1970 album Déjà Vu.

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

Neil Young FAQ

How many books has Neil Young written?: Neil Young has published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Neil Young's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Waging Heavy Peace.
What is Neil Young's latest book?: Special Deluxe (2014).
What is Neil Young's most famous book?: Waging Heavy Peace (2012) is Neil Young's most widely read book.
Does Neil Young write under a pen name?: Yes: Neil Young has also published as Bernard Shakey and Don Grungio.

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