BookBingeThe Chronicles of Narnia Books in Order
The short answer
C.S. Lewis · 7 books
- How many books?
- There are 7 books in The Chronicles of Narnia series, published 1950–1956.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Last Battle (1956).
- Where to start
- Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels by C.S. Lewis, set in the magical land of Narnia.
Here is the complete The Chronicles of Narnia reading order — all 7 books by C.S. Lewis, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeFour children discover a wardrobe that leads to the magical land of Narnia.1950186 pages
- Prince CaspianThe Pevensie children return to Narnia to help Prince Caspian.1951216 pages
- The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderEdmund and Lucy return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace.1952228 pages
- The Silver ChairEustace and his schoolmate Jill are called to Narnia.1953217 pages
- The Horse and His BoyShasta escapes from the cruel man who raised him.1954208 pages
- The Magician's NephewDigory and Polly stumble into other worlds through Uncle Andrew's magic rings.1955186 pages
- The Last BattleThe final battle for Narnia.1956192 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Chronicles of Narnia books are there?
There are 7 books in The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) to The Last Battle (1956). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is The Chronicles of Narnia series finished?
Yes. C.S. Lewis completed the series with The Last Battle in 1956; all 7 books are out now.
What is the first Chronicles of Narnia book?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) is book one, at 186 pages. Four children discover a wardrobe that leads to the magical land of Narnia.
Should I read The Chronicles of Narnia series in publication order?
Yes. For The Chronicles of Narnia series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) through The Last Battle (1956).
How long does it take to read all Chronicles of Narnia books?
About 1,400 pages across 7 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (228 pages); the shortest is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (186 pages).