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Broken Earth Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Broken Earth 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 Broken Earth series? Start with "The Fifth Season" (2015) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Broken Earth reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Fifth Season
2015
The Obelisk Gate
2016
The Stone Sky
2017
Stone Hunger
2014
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