Paul McCartney books in order
English musician and member of the Beatles
- Born
- 1942
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Apollo C. Vermouth, Paul Ramon, Percy "Thrills" Thrillington
Paul McCartney has published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books, beginning with The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics (1969). The best-known is High in the Clouds (2005). The latest is 1964 (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul McCartney
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High in the Clouds
Paul McCartney's most-read book.
Newest
1964
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics (Jan 1969), with John Lennon and George Harrison
Many Years From Now (1997)
Life on Two Legs (2013)
Hey Grandude! (2019)
The Lyrics (2021)
1964 (2023)
Novellas in order
High in the Clouds (2005)
Non-fiction in order
Paul McCartney in His Own Words (1976)
Poetry in order
Blackbird Singing (2001)
Other books in order
50 by John Lennon & Paul McCartney (1970)
Lennon and McCartney Piano Solos (1995)
Paul Mccartney - All the Best (2009)
Grandude's Green Submarine (2021)
Film and TV adaptations
- High in the Clouds (2027)Film · from High in the Clouds
About Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre–rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon remains the most successful in music history.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul McCartney FAQ
- How many books has Paul McCartney written?
- Paul McCartney has published 6 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul McCartney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with High in the Clouds.
- What is Paul McCartney's latest book?
- 1964 (2023).
- What is Paul McCartney's most famous book?
- High in the Clouds (2005) is Paul McCartney's most widely read book.
- Does Paul McCartney write under a pen name?
- Yes: Paul McCartney has also published as Apollo C. Vermouth, Paul Ramon and Percy "Thrills" Thrillington.
- Which Paul McCartney books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including High in the Clouds (film, 2027).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.