Portrait of Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote books in order

American actor, voice artist, director, activist and narrator

Born
1941
Country
United States
Books
4

Peter Coyote has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Sleeping Where I Fall (1998). The best-known is Zen in the Vernacular (2024).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Peter Coyote

Non-fiction in order

  1. Sleeping Where I Fall (1998)

    384 pages

Other books in order

  1. Hatchet (2000)

    195 pages

  2. Brian's Return (2006)

    59 pages

  3. Zen in the Vernacular (2024)

About Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote is an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, and narrator of films, theater, television, and audiobooks. He is known for his appearances in films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Cross Creek (1983), Jagged Edge (1985), Bitter Moon (1992), Kika (1993), Patch Adams (1998), Erin Brockovich (2000), A Walk to Remember (2002), and Femme Fatale (2002).

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

Peter Coyote FAQ

How many books has Peter Coyote written?
Peter Coyote has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Peter Coyote's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zen in the Vernacular.
What is Peter Coyote's latest book?
Sleeping Where I Fall (1998).
What is Peter Coyote's most famous book?
Zen in the Vernacular (2024) is Peter Coyote's most widely read book.

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