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The Circle Opens Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Circle Opens 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 The Circle Opens series? Start with "Magic Steps" (2000) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete The Circle Opens reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Magic Steps
2000

Street Magic
2001

Cold Fire
2002

Shatterglass
2003
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