* The American Paradox: The Promise and Peril of the Puritan Experiment (1976)
* Manhood and the American Renaissance (1989)
* The Language of Puritan Feeling (1986)
* The American Historical Novel: A Study of Purpose (1983)
* The Unfinished Novel of the American Renaissance: The Significance of Form and the Context of History (1988)
* "The Devil and Tom Walker": A Cultural History (2002)
* The Voyagers: The Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne (2008)
He has also published numerous articles and essays on a range of topics, including:
* The Puritan experience in America
* The rise of American literature
* The concept of masculinity in American culture
* The historical novel
* The works of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Leverenz is known for his insightful and nuanced analysis of literary texts and his ability to connect literary themes to broader social and cultural issues. His work has had a significant impact on the field of American literary studies.