BookBingeThe Wheel of Time Books in Order
An ages-spanning epic in which the Dragon Reborn must unite nations against the Dark One. Completed by Brandon Sanderson.
Here is the complete The Wheel of Time reading order — all 14 books by Robert Jordan, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Eye of the World(1990)
- The Great Hunt(1990)
- The Dragon Reborn(1991)
- The Shadow Rising(1992)
- The Fires of Heaven(1993)
- Lord of Chaos(1994)
- A Crown of Swords(1996)
- The Path of Daggers(1998)
- Winter's Heart(2000)
- Crossroads of Twilight(2003)
- Knife of Dreams(2005)
- The Gathering Storm(2009)
- Towers of Midnight(2010)
- A Memory of Light(2013)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Wheel of Time series?
There are 14 books in the The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, beginning with The Eye of the World (1990) and most recently A Memory of Light (2013).
What is the first The Wheel of Time book?
The first book is The Eye of the World, published in 1990. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Wheel of Time in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.