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ⓘ About Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian writer and lyricist who was born on August, 24 1947 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil . He is unquestionably part of the most successful authors of his time having sold more than 200 million copies of his books in at least 150 countries worldwide. His first book, Hell Archives was published when he was 35 years of age; it didn’t receive much acclaim. In 1987, he published The Pilgrimage which detailed about his spiritual awakening in Spain. However it was his book, The Alchemist, that ultimately made him famous internationally. He has received much honor from his books and was acclaimed by the Guinness world Book of records for the most translated book by a living author.
All Book Series by Paulo Coelho
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1994
The Music Coming from the House
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017
Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren: Volume 1
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1997
Like the Flowing River: Thoughts and Reflections
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2000
The Diary of a Magus: The Road to Santiago
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1987
Journey: Follow Your Dreams and Live Your Destiny
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2020
Inspirations: Selections from Classic Literature
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2010
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Paulo Coelho?
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian writer and lyricist who was born on August, 24 1947 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil . He is unquestionably part of the most successful authors of his time having sold more than 200 million copies of his books in at least 150 countries worldwide. His first book, Hell Archives was published when he was 35 years of age; it didn't receive much acclaim.
Which Paulo Coelho series should I start with?
The best place to start is the On The Seventh Day series, the earliest of Paulo Coelho's multi-book series: it opens with By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (1994) and runs to 3 books across 1994–2000, ending with The Devil and Miss Prym (2000).
How many books has Paulo Coelho written?
Paulo Coelho has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2020. 4 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the On The Seventh Day series with 3 books — and 32 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Paulo Coelho's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Paulo Coelho's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are On The Seventh Day (1994–2000, 3 books) and Paulo Coelho Companion (1994, 1 book).
How are Paulo Coelho's books organised into series?
This guide splits Paulo Coelho's 36 books into 2 named series and 32 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: On The Seventh Day (3 books, 1994–2000); Paulo Coelho Companion (1 book, 1994).