Timothy Leary books in order
American psychologist
- Lived
- 1920–1996
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 27
Timothy Leary published 1 novel, 1 novella, 20 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books, beginning with The Psychedelic Experience (1964).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Timothy Leary
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The Psychedelic Experience
Timothy Leary's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
What Does Woman Want? (1987)
Novellas in order
Surfing the Conscious Nets (1995)
Non-fiction in order
Multilevel Measurement of Interpersonal Behavior (1956)
Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality (1957)
The Psychedelic Experience (1964), with Ram Dass
Start Your Own Religion (1967)
High Priest (1968)
The Politics of Ecstasy (1968)
Jail Notes (1970)
Confessions of a Hope Fiend (1973)
Exo-psychology (1977)
The Intelligence Agents (1979)
Changing My Mind, Among Others (1982)
Flashbacks (1983)
Info-Psychology (1987)
Neuropolitics (1988)
Game of Life (1993)
Design for Dying (1997)
The Delicious Grace of Moving One's Hand (1998)
Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out (1999)
Change Your Brain (2000)
Your Brain Is God (2001)
Poetry in order
Psychedelic Prayers & Other Meditations (1997)
Other books in order
NeuroLogic (1973)
Starseed (1973)
The Psychedelic Reader (1993)
Chaos & Cyber Culture (1994)
About Timothy Leary
Timothy Francis Leary was an American psychologist and author known for strongly advocating psychedelic drugs. Evaluations of Leary are polarized, ranging from "bold oracle" to "publicity hound". According to poet Allen Ginsberg, he was "a hero of American consciousness", while writer Tom Robbins called him a "brave neuronaut". President Richard Nixon disagreed, calling Leary "the most dangerous man in America". During the 1960s and 1970s, at the height of the counterculture movement, Leary was arrested 36 times.
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Timothy Leary FAQ
- How many books has Timothy Leary written?
- Timothy Leary published 1 novel, 1 novella, 20 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Timothy Leary's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Psychedelic Experience.
- What is Timothy Leary's last book?
- The Delicious Grace of Moving One's Hand (1998).
- What is Timothy Leary's most famous book?
- The Psychedelic Experience (1964) is Timothy Leary's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.