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Avalon Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Avalon books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Avalon series? Start with "The Mists of Avalon (By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)" (1979) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Avalon reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Mists of Avalon (By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)
1979
The Forest House / The Forests of Avalon (By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)
1993
Lady of Avalon (By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)
1997
Priestess of Avalon (By: Marion Zimmer Bradley)
2001
Ancestors of Avalon
2004
Ravens of Avalon
2007
Sword of Avalon
2009
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