BookBingeThe Belgariad Books in Order
The short answer
David Eddings · 5 books
- How many books?
- There are 5 books in The Belgariad series, published 1982–1984.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Enchanters' End Game (1984).
- Where to start
- Start with Pawn of Prophecy (1982).
About 1,700 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- Pawn of ProphecyA farm boy named Garion learns that his destiny is tied to an ancient prophecy and a stolen object of immense power.1982272 pages
- Queen of SorceryGarion and his companions continue their pursuit of a stolen orb, as Garion's own hidden powers begin to surface.1982332 pages
- Magician's GambitThe chase leads Garion's group across dangerous lands as he begins to understand the true stakes of the prophecy he's bound to.1983305 pages
- Castle of WizardryGarion learns the full truth of his heritage and destiny as the final confrontation with an ancient evil draws near.1984373 pages
- Enchanters' End GameGarion faces his ultimate destiny in a final battle to fulfill the prophecy and save the world from destruction.1984384 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 Belgariad books are there?
There are 5 books in The Belgariad series by David Eddings, from Pawn of Prophecy (1982) to Enchanters' End Game (1984). Together they run to about 1,700 pages.
Is The Belgariad series finished?
Yes. David Eddings completed the series with Enchanters' End Game in 1984; all 5 books are out now.
What is the first Belgariad book?
Pawn of Prophecy (1982) is book one, at 272 pages. A farm boy named Garion learns that his destiny is tied to an ancient prophecy and a stolen object of immense power.
Should I read The Belgariad series in publication order?
Yes. For The Belgariad series, reading order and publication order are the same — Pawn of Prophecy (1982) through Enchanters' End Game (1984).
How long does it take to read all Belgariad books?
About 1,700 pages across 5 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Enchanters' End Game (384 pages); the shortest is Pawn of Prophecy (272 pages).