Paulo Coelho books in order
Brazilian lyricist and novelist
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- Brazil
- Books
- 34
- Series
- 1
Paulo Coelho has published 25 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Pilgrimage (1987). The series is On the Seventh Day (3 books, starting with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept). The best-known is The Alchemist (1988). The latest is Hippie (2018).
Updated September 2026
On the Seventh Day books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (1994) · 2 Veronika Decides to Die (1998) · 3 The Devil and Miss Prym (2000)
- 1.
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (1994)
- 2.
Veronika Decides to Die (1998)
- 3.
The Devil and Miss Prym (2000)
Where to start with Paulo Coelho
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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho's most-read book, rated by 471 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
Eleven Minutes
Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 26 readers.
Newest
Hippie
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
The Pilgrimage (1987)
The Alchemist (1988)
Brida (1990)
The Diary of a Magus (1992)
The Valkyries (1992)
The Fifth Mountain (1996)
A Orillas Del Río Piedra Me Senté Y Lloré (1997)
Veronika Decide Morir (1999)
Eleven Minutes (2003)
Warrior of the Light (2003)
The Zahir (2005)
Like the Flowing River: Thoughts and Reflections (2006)
The Witch of Portobello (2006)
The Winner Stands Alone (2008)
Aleph (2010)
El Alquimista (2012)
Manuscript Found in Accra (2012)
Adultery (2014)
Las Valkirias (2014)
ALQUIMISTA, EL (2015)
The Spy (2016)
Hippie (2018)
Novellas in order
The Way of the Bow (2008)
Short story collections in order
Maktub (1994)
Like the Flowing River (2007)
Non-fiction in order
Paulo Coelho (1999)
Manual of the Warrior of Light (2003)
Other books in order
Manual Del Guerrero De La Luz (1997)
El Vencedor Esta Solo (2000)
Life (2004)
Adulterio (2014)
About Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist is an international best-seller.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paulo Coelho FAQ
- How many books has Paulo Coelho written?
- Paulo Coelho has published 25 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paulo Coelho's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start On the Seventh Day with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Paulo Coelho's latest book?
- Hippie (2018).
- What is Paulo Coelho's most famous book?
- The Alchemist (1988) is Paulo Coelho's most widely read book.
- Are Paulo Coelho's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (On the Seventh Day); the other 31 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.