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Song of the Lioness Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Song of the Lioness 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 Song of the Lioness series? Start with "Alanna: The First Adventure" (1983) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Song of the Lioness reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Alanna: The First Adventure
1983
In the Hand of the Goddess
1984
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
1986
Lioness Rampant
1988
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