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Legends Of Shannara Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Legends Of Shannara 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 Legends Of Shannara series? Start with "Bearers of the Black Staff" (2010) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Legends Of Shannara reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bearers of the Black Staff
2010
The Measure of the Magic
2011
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