BookBingeThe Broken Earth Books in Order
In a world wracked by catastrophic seasons, orogenes — those with the power to move earth — are feared and hunted.
Here is the complete The Broken Earth reading order — all 3 books by N.K. Jemisin, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Fifth Season(2015)
- The Obelisk Gate(2016)
- The Stone Sky(2017)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Broken Earth series?
There are 3 books in the The Broken Earth series by N.K. Jemisin, beginning with The Fifth Season (2015) and most recently The Stone Sky (2017).
What is the first The Broken Earth book?
The first book is The Fifth Season, published in 2015. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Broken Earth in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.