The Wheel of Time books in order

All 14 The Wheel of Time books in order by Robert Jordan (1990 to 2013): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.

14 books1990 to 2013 Robert Jordan

Where to start

The Eye of the World (1990)

Three farm boys. One is the Dragon Reborn. The Shadow already knows.

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Reading order

The Wheel of Time reading order

  1. The Eye of the World

    1990Start here

    Three farm boys. One is the Dragon Reborn. The Shadow already knows.

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  2. The Great Hunt

    1990

    The Great Hunt is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the second book of The Wheel of Time series.

  3. The Dragon Reborn

    1991

    The Dragon Reborn is a fantasy novel by American writer Robert Jordan, the third in his series The Wheel of Time.

  4. The Shadow Rising

    1992

    The Shadow Rising is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the fourth book in his series The Wheel of Time.

  5. The Fires of Heaven

    1993

    The Fires of Heaven is a fantasy novel by American writer Robert Jordan, the fifth book in his series The Wheel of Time.

  6. Lord of Chaos

    1994

    Lord of Chaos is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the sixth book of his series The Wheel of Time.

  7. A Crown of Swords

    1996

    A Crown of Swords is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the seventh book of The Wheel of Time.

  8. The Path of Daggers

    1998

    The Path of Daggers is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the eighth book of his series The Wheel of Time.

  9. Winter's Heart

    2000

    Winter's Heart is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the ninth book of his series Wheel of Time.

  10. Crossroads of Twilight

    2003

    Crossroads of Twilight is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the tenth book of his The Wheel of Time series.

  11. Knife of Dreams

    2005

    Knife of Dreams is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the eleventh book in his series The Wheel of Time.

  12. The Gathering Storm

    2009

    The Gathering Storm is a fantasy novel by American writers Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the twelfth book in the series The Wheel of Time.

  13. Towers of Midnight

    2010

    Towers of Midnight is a fantasy novel by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.

  14. A Memory of Light

    2013

    A Memory of Light is the 14th and final book of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time, written by American authors Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, and published by Tor Books.

  15. New Spring

    2004Companion / novella

    New Spring is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, a prequel in the Wheel of Time series.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the The Wheel of Time series?

There are 14 main books in the The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, published from 1990 to 2013, plus 1 companion story.

What order should I read the The Wheel of Time books in?

The The Wheel of Time books in 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), 6. Lord of Chaos (1994), 7. A Crown of Swords (1996), 8. The Path of Daggers (1998), 9. Winter's Heart (2000), 10. Crossroads of Twilight (2003), 11. Knife of Dreams (2005), 12. The Gathering Storm (2009), 13. Towers of Midnight (2010), 14. A Memory of Light (2013).

Which The Wheel of Time book should I read first?

Start with The Eye of the World (1990).

Who wrote the The Wheel of Time series?

The The Wheel of Time series was written by Robert Jordan.

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