15 Books Like The Alchemist

The Alchemist follows Santiago, a young shepherd from Spain, on his journey to find treasure in the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, he meets a series of characters who teach him valuable life lessons, including an alchemist who helps Santiago discover the true meaning of his quest.

The book is a philosophical tale about following one’s dreams, recognizing opportunities, and understanding the signs life presents. Paulo Coelho’s fable-like story has inspired millions with its messages of self-discovery and the pursuit of personal destiny.

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The Alchemist Book Information

15 Books Listed
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Languages: English
Rating: 4.7
Author: Paulo Coelho
Reading Age: 20 years
Pages: 208
Grade Level: 7-12
Series: Standalone
Characters: Santiago, The Alchemist, Melchizedek, Fatima

1: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

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A heartwarming memoir by Mitch Albom about the life lessons learned from a dying mentor, focusing on love, work, and finding meaning.

Tuesdays with Morrie and The Alchemist have similar features like none, but Tuesdays with Morrie lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. Tuesdays with Morrie is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.7

2: The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.

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A fable about the forces of good and evil, where animals take on human-like roles in a battle for peace and justice.

The Book of the Dun Cow and The Alchemist have similar features like none, but The Book of the Dun Cow lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. The Book of the Dun Cow is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

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3: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

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Isabel Allende’s novel of love, adventure, and self-discovery set during the California Gold Rush, following a young woman’s quest for independence.

Daughter of Fortune and The Alchemist have similar features like Adventure, but Daughter of Fortune lacks the following features like Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. Daughter of Fortune is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

4: Hathor and the Prince by Tiana Laveen

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A beloved fable by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry about a young prince’s journey through different worlds, offering wisdom on love, loss, and childhood wonder.

Hathor and the Prince and The Alchemist have similar features like Adventure, but Hathor and the Prince lacks the following features like Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. Hathor and the Prince is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

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5: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of self-discovery and healing, chronicling her travels through Italy, India, and Bali in search of pleasure, spirituality, and balance.

Eat Pray Love and The Alchemist have similar features like Spiritual, but Eat Pray Love lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy. Eat Pray Love is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

6: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

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This philosophical book uses Winnie the Pooh as a metaphor to explain the basic principles of Taoism and living a balanced life.

The Tao of Pooh and The Alchemist have similar features like Philosophy, but The Tao of Pooh lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Spiritual. The Tao of Pooh is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

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7: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

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A collection of poetic essays by Kahlil Gibran, offering philosophical insights on life, love, and human nature.

The Prophet and The Alchemist have similar features like Philosophy, Spiritual, but The Prophet lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction. The Prophet is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

8: The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho

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Paulo Coelho’s account of his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, blending adventure with reflections on personal growth and spirituality.

The Pilgrimage and The Alchemist have similar features like Adventure, Spiritual, but The Pilgrimage lacks the following features like Fiction, Philosophy. The Pilgrimage is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.1

9: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

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Hermann Hesse’s spiritual journey follows Siddhartha as he seeks enlightenment, exploring themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and inner peace.

Siddhartha and The Alchemist have similar features like Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual, but Siddhartha lacks the following features like Adventure. Siddhartha is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

10: The Life of Pi by Yann Martel

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A captivating story by Yann Martel about survival, faith, and the human spirit, as a young boy is stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger.

The Life of Pi and The Alchemist have similar features like Adventure, but The Life of Pi lacks the following features like Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. The Life of Pi is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

11: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

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Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece of magical realism, depicting the rise and fall of the Buendía family across generations in a mythical town.

One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Alchemist have similar features like none, but One Hundred Years of Solitude lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. One Hundred Years of Solitude is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

12: The Book of Mirdad by Mikhail Naimy

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A philosophical and mystical work that presents timeless spiritual teachings in the form of a conversation between a teacher and his disciples.

The Book of Mirdad and The Alchemist have similar features like Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual, but The Book of Mirdad lacks the following features like Adventure. The Book of Mirdad is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

13: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

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A parable by Richard Bach about a seagull’s desire to break free from conformity and discover the higher meaning of life.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Alchemist have similar features like Philosophy, Spiritual, but Jonathan Livingston Seagull lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction. Jonathan Livingston Seagull is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

14: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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Khaled Hosseini’s poignant novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan.

The Kite Runner and The Alchemist have similar features like none, but The Kite Runner lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual. The Kite Runner is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

This book by Robin Sharma offers life lessons and spiritual wisdom through the story of a successful lawyer who finds inner peace.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Alchemist have similar features like Spiritual, but The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari lacks the following features like Adventure, Fiction, Philosophy. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is Paid while The Alchemist is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3