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Kingkiller Chronicle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Kingkiller Chronicle 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 Kingkiller Chronicle series? Start with "The Name of the Wind" (2007) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Kingkiller Chronicle reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Name of the Wind
2007
The Wise Man's Fear
2011
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
2014
The Narrow Road Between Desires
2023
How Old Holly Came to Be
2013
The Lightning Tree
2014
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