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Vorkosigan Saga Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Vorkosigan Saga 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 Vorkosigan Saga series? Start with "Aftermath (In the Cordelia's Honor Collection)" (1986) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete Vorkosigan Saga reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Aftermath (In the Cordelia's Honor Collection)
1986
Shards of Honor
1986
The Warrior's Apprentice
1986
Ethan of Athos
1986
Falling Free
1987
Brothers in Arms
1989
The Mountains of Mourning
1989
Labyrinth
1989
Borders of Infinity
1989
Weatherman
1990
The Vor Game
1990
Barrayar
1991
Mirror Dance
1994
Cetaganda
1995
Dreamweaver's Dilemma
1995
Memory
1996
Komarr
1998
A Civil Campaign
1999
Diplomatic Immunity
2002
Winterfair Gifts
2002
Cryoburn
2010
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance
2012
Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
2016
The Flowers of Vashnoi
2018
The Vorkosigan Companion (With: John Helfers,Lillian Carl)
2008
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