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Book of Ember Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Book of Ember books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Book of Ember series? Start with "The City of Ember" (2003) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Book of Ember reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The City of Ember
2003
The People of Sparks
2004
The Prophet of Yonwood
2006
The Diamond of Darkhold
2008
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