Forgotten Realms Game Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Forgotten Realms Game books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Magister
Buy on Amazon1988
Lords of Darkness
Buy on Amazon1989
The Ruins of Undermountain
Buy on Amazon1991
Halls of the High King
Buy on Amazon1991
Volo's Guide to the North
Buy on Amazon1993
Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast
Buy on Amazon1994
Volo's Guide to Cormyr
Buy on Amazon1995
Volo's Guide to the Dalelands
Buy on Amazon1996
Volo's Guide to All Things Magical
Buy on Amazon1996
Prayers from the Faithful
Buy on Amazon1997
Secrets of the Magister
Buy on Amazon2000
Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate
Buy on Amazon2000
Silver Marches
Buy on Amazon2002
Serpent Kingdoms
Buy on Amazon2004
A Player's Guide to Castlemourn
Buy on Amazon2006
Ed Greenwoods Castlemourn Campaign Setting
Buy on Amazon2007
Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Forgotten Realms Game series is publication order: 1. The Magister (1988), 2. Lords of Darkness (1989), 3. The Ruins of Undermountain (1991), 4. Halls of the High King (1991), 5. Volo's Guide to the North (1993), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Forgotten Realms Game series by Ed Greenwood contains 17 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Forgotten Realms Game series is written by Ed Greenwood. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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