Hainish Cycle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hainish Cycle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Rocannon's World
Buy on Amazon1966
Planet of Exile
Buy on Amazon1966
City of Illusions
Buy on Amazon1967
The Left Hand of Darkness
Buy on Amazon1969
The Word for World is Forest
Buy on Amazon1972
The Dispossessed
Buy on Amazon1974
Four Ways to Forgiveness
Buy on Amazon1994
The Telling
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hainish Cycle series is publication order: 1. Rocannon's World (1966), 2. Planet of Exile (1966), 3. City of Illusions (1967), 4. The Left Hand of Darkness (1969), 5. The Word for World is Forest (1972), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hainish Cycle series by Ursula K. Le Guin contains 8 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hainish Cycle series is written by Ursula K. Le Guin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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