BookBingeEarthsea Books in Order
A quietly profound coming-of-age story about a gifted young wizard learning the true cost and balance of magic across an archipelago world.
Here is the complete Earthsea reading order — all 6 books by Ursula K. Le Guin, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- A Wizard of Earthsea(1968)
- The Tombs of Atuan(1971)
- The Farthest Shore(1972)
- Tehanu(1990)
- Tales from Earthsea(2001)
- The Other Wind(2001)
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 Earthsea series?
There are 6 books in the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin, beginning with A Wizard of Earthsea (1968) and most recently Tales from Earthsea (2001).
What is the first Earthsea book?
The first book is A Wizard of Earthsea, published in 1968. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Earthsea in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.