BookBingeThe Belgariad Books in Order
A farm boy discovers he's central to an ancient prophecy in this beloved gateway epic of gods, sorcerers, and a quest to reclaim a stolen artifact.
Here is the complete The Belgariad reading order — all 5 books by David Eddings, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Pawn of Prophecy(1982)
- Queen of Sorcery(1982)
- Magician's Gambit(1983)
- Castle of Wizardry(1984)
- Enchanters' End Game(1984)
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 The Belgariad series?
There are 5 books in the The Belgariad series by David Eddings, beginning with Pawn of Prophecy (1982) and most recently Castle of Wizardry (1984).
What is the first The Belgariad book?
The first book is Pawn of Prophecy, published in 1982. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Belgariad in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.