BookBingeWinternight Trilogy Books in Order
The short answer
Katherine Arden · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Winternight Trilogy, published 2017–2019.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Winter of the Witch (2019).
- Where to start
- Start with The Bear and the Nightingale (2017).
About 1,100 pages — roughly 18 hours of reading
A wild, gifted girl in medieval Russia befriends the household spirits her family has forgotten, caught between old gods, new faith, and a growing threat to her land.
Here is the complete Winternight Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Katherine Arden, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Bear and the NightingaleIn a remote medieval Russian village, a wild and gifted girl's ability to see the spirits of folklore puts her at odds with a zealous new priest determined to stamp out the old ways.2017368 pages
- The Girl in the TowerDisguised as a boy to escape a forced choice between marriage and the convent, Vasya rides into a world of political intrigue and brewing danger at the heart of Moscow.2017392 pages
- The Winter of the WitchBlamed for a devastating fire and hunted by those who fear her, Vasya must embrace her extraordinary power to save Russia from a threat only she can see.2019384 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 Winternight Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 books in the Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden, from The Bear and the Nightingale (2017) to The Winter of the Witch (2019). Together they run to about 1,100 pages.
Is the Winternight Trilogy finished?
Yes. Katherine Arden completed the series with The Winter of the Witch in 2019; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Winternight Trilogy book?
The Bear and the Nightingale (2017) is book one, at 368 pages. In a remote medieval Russian village, a wild and gifted girl's ability to see the spirits of folklore puts her at odds with a zealous new priest determined to stamp out the old ways.
Should I read the Winternight Trilogy in publication order?
Yes. For the Winternight Trilogy, reading order and publication order are the same — The Bear and the Nightingale (2017) through The Winter of the Witch (2019).
How long does it take to read all Winternight Trilogy books?
About 1,100 pages across 3 books — roughly 18 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Girl in the Tower (392 pages); the shortest is The Bear and the Nightingale (368 pages).