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Gentleman Bastard Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Gentleman Bastard 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 Gentleman Bastard series? Start with "The Lies of Locke Lamora" (2006) and follow publication order through all 19 books.
The complete Gentleman Bastard reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Lies of Locke Lamora
2006
Red Seas Under Red Skies
2007
The Republic of Thieves
2013
The Bastards and the Knives
2007
Queen of the Iron Sands
2009
In the Stacks
2010
The Effigy Engine
2018
A Year and a Day in Old Theradane
2019
Rogues
2014
The Long List Anthology
2015
Street Magicks
2016
Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore
2017
The Book of Swords
2017
The Book Of Swords: Part 2
2018
The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories
2018
Kobold Guide to Roleplaying
2024
Grimdark Magazine Issue #40
2024
Uncanny Magazine Issue 62: January/February 2025
2025
Grimdark Magazine Issue #41
2025
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