Portrait of Thérèse of Lisieux

Thérèse of Lisieux books in order

French Discalced Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church

Lived
1873–1897
Country
France
Books
7

Thérèse of Lisieux published 2 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Story of a Soul (1898).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Thérèse of Lisieux

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Story of a Soul (Oct 1898)

    306 pages

  2. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus (1911)

    343 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Spirit of Saint Thérèse De L'Enfant Jésus (1925)

    217 pages

  2. "a Little White Flower" (1926)

    303 pages

  3. Novissima Verba (1926)

    224 pages

  4. The Rose Unpetaled (1942)

    260 pages

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About Thérèse of Lisieux

Thérèse of Lisieux, religious name Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known in English as the "Little Flower of Jesus", or simply the "Little Flower", and in French as la petite Thérèse.

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

Thérèse of Lisieux FAQ

How many books has Thérèse of Lisieux written?
Thérèse of Lisieux published 2 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Thérèse of Lisieux's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of a Soul.
What is Thérèse of Lisieux's last book?
The Story of a Soul (1898).
What is Thérèse of Lisieux's most famous book?
The Story of a Soul (1898) is Thérèse of Lisieux's most widely read book.
Can I read Thérèse of Lisieux's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Thérèse of Lisieux are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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