Kingkiller Chronicle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Kingkiller Chronicle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Name of the Wind
Buy on Amazon2007
The Wise Man's Fear
Buy on Amazon2011
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Buy on Amazon2014
The Narrow Road Between Desires
Buy on Amazon2023
How Old Holly Came to Be
Buy on Amazon2013
The Lightning Tree
Buy on Amazon2014
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The recommended reading order for the Kingkiller Chronicle series is publication order: 1. The Name of the Wind (2007), 2. The Wise Man's Fear (2011), 3. The Slow Regard of Silent Things (2014), 4. The Narrow Road Between Desires (2023), 5. How Old Holly Came to Be (2013), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss contains 6 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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