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Minecraft Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Minecraft 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 Minecraft series? Start with "The Island (By: Max Brooks)" (2017) and follow publication order through all 21 books.
The complete Minecraft reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Island (By: Max Brooks)
2017
The Crash (By: Tracey Baptiste)
2018
The Lost Journals (By: Mur Lafferty)
2019
The End (By: Catherynne M. Valente)
2019
The Voyage (By: Jason Fry)
2020
The Rise of the Arch-Illager (By: Matt Forbeck)
2020
The Shipwreck (By: C.B. Lee)
2020
The Mountain (By: Max Brooks)
2021
The Dragon (By: Nicky Drayden)
2021
Mob Squad (By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2021
The Haven Trials (By: Suyi Davies)
2021
Never Say Nether (By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2022
Zombies!
2022
Don't Fear the Creeper (By: Delilah S. Dawson)
2022
Castle Redstone (By: Sarwat Chadda)
2022
Return of the Piglins (By: Matt Forbeck)
2023
Zombies Return! (With: Mojang Studios)
2023
The Village (By: Max Brooks)
2023
Minecraft: The Tournament: An Official Minecraft Novel (By: DaVaun Sanders)
2024
Minecraft Journey to the Ancient City (By: Danny Lore,Mojang Studios)
2025
The Temple of the Charged Creeper (By: Matt Forbeck)
2025
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