BookBingeImperial Radch Books in Order
A Hugo, Nebula, and Clarke Award sweeper about the last fragment of a destroyed starship's AI consciousness, seeking justice against the empire that betrayed it.
Here is the complete Imperial Radch reading order — all 3 books by Ann Leckie, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Ancillary Justice(2013)
- Ancillary Sword(2014)
- Ancillary Mercy(2015)
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 Imperial Radch series?
There are 3 books in the Imperial Radch series by Ann Leckie, beginning with Ancillary Justice (2013) and most recently Ancillary Mercy (2015).
What is the first Imperial Radch book?
The first book is Ancillary Justice, published in 2013. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Imperial Radch in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.