Wind's Twelve Quarters Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Wind's Twelve Quarters books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
April in Paris
Buy on Amazon1962
The Masters
Buy on Amazon1963
The Word of Unbinding
Buy on Amazon1964
Things
Buy on Amazon1970
The Good Trip
Buy on Amazon1970
A Trip to the Head
Buy on Amazon1970
The Stars Below
Buy on Amazon1974
Direction of the Road
Buy on Amazon2017
Darkness Box
Buy on Amazon2017
The Day Before the Revolution
Buy on Amazon2017
Semley's Necklace
Buy on Amazon2017
The Rule of Names
Buy on Amazon2017
Winter's King
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Wind's Twelve Quarters series is publication order: 1. April in Paris (1962), 2. The Masters (1963), 3. The Word of Unbinding (1964), 4. Things (1970), 5. The Good Trip (1970), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Wind's Twelve Quarters series by Ursula K. Le Guin contains 13 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Wind's Twelve Quarters 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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