BookBingeMemory, Sorrow, and Thorn Books in Order
A kitchen boy is swept into a war against an undead sorcerer-prince in this genre-defining epic that inspired George R.R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss.
Here is the complete Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn reading order — all 3 books by Tad Williams, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Dragonbone Chair(1988)
- Stone of Farewell(1990)
- To Green Angel Tower(1993)
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 Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series?
There are 3 books in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series by Tad Williams, beginning with The Dragonbone Chair (1988) and most recently To Green Angel Tower (1993).
What is the first Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn book?
The first book is The Dragonbone Chair, published in 1988. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.