BookBingeThe Kingkiller Chronicle Books in Order
The short answer
Patrick Rothfuss · 2 books
- How many books?
- There are 2 books in The Kingkiller Chronicle, published 2007–2011.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Name of the Wind (2007).
About 1,700 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
The story of Kvothe, a legendary figure whose past is told over three days: from magic student to mythic figure.
Here is the complete The Kingkiller Chronicle reading order — all 2 books by Patrick Rothfuss, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Name of the WindKvothe recounts his youth — orphaned, thrust into a magical university, and the first taste of arcane power.2007736 pages
- The Wise Man's FearKvothe ventures beyond the University into royal courts, Fae realms, and the deadly mercenaries of Ademre.20111,008 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 Kingkiller Chronicle books are there?
There are 2 books in The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss, from The Name of the Wind (2007) to The Wise Man's Fear (2011). Together they run to about 1,700 pages.
Is The Kingkiller Chronicle finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is The Wise Man's Fear (2011), and Patrick Rothfuss hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Kingkiller Chronicle book?
The Name of the Wind (2007) is book one, at 736 pages. Kvothe recounts his youth — orphaned, thrust into a magical university, and the first taste of arcane power.
Should I read The Kingkiller Chronicle in publication order?
Yes. For The Kingkiller Chronicle, reading order and publication order are the same — The Name of the Wind (2007) through The Wise Man's Fear (2011).
How long does it take to read all Kingkiller Chronicle books?
About 1,700 pages across 2 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Wise Man's Fear (1,008 pages); the shortest is The Name of the Wind (736 pages).