BookBingeTemeraire Books in Order
A Napoleonic-era naval captain bonds with a rare dragon and joins Britain's Aerial Corps in this alternate history where dragons fight alongside armies.
Here is the complete Temeraire reading order — all 9 books by Naomi Novik, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- His Majesty's Dragon(2006)
- Throne of Jade(2006)
- Black Powder War(2006)
- Empire of Ivory(2007)
- Victory of Eagles(2008)
- Tongues of Serpents(2010)
- Crucible of Gold(2012)
- Blood of Tyrants(2013)
- League of Dragons(2016)
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 Temeraire series?
There are 9 books in the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik, beginning with His Majesty's Dragon (2006) and most recently League of Dragons (2016).
What is the first Temeraire book?
The first book is His Majesty's Dragon, published in 2006. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Temeraire in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.