The Wheel of Time Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Wheel of Time books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Eye of the World
Buy on Amazon1990
The Great Hunt
Buy on Amazon1990
The Dragon Reborn
Buy on Amazon1991
The Shadow Rising
Buy on Amazon1992
The Fires of Heaven
Buy on Amazon1993
Lord of Chaos
Buy on Amazon1994
A Crown of Swords
Buy on Amazon1996
The Path of Daggers
Buy on Amazon1998
Winter's Heart
Buy on Amazon2000
Crossroads of Twilight
Buy on Amazon2003
New Spring
Buy on Amazon2004
Knife of Dreams
Buy on Amazon2005
The Gathering Storm (With: Brandon Sanderson)
Buy on Amazon2009
Towers of Midnight (With: Brandon Sanderson)
Buy on Amazon2010
A Memory of Light (With: Brandon Sanderson)
Buy on Amazon2012
The Wheel of Time (Complete Series) (With: Brandon Sanderson)
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Wheel of Time series is publication order: 1. The Eye of the World (1990), 2. The Great Hunt (1990), 3. The Dragon Reborn (1991), 4. The Shadow Rising (1992), 5. The Fires of Heaven (1993), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan contains 16 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Wheel of Time series is written by Robert Jordan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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