The Wheel of Time Books in Order

This page lists the complete The Wheel of Time reading order by Robert Jordan, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 15 books / 1990-2012

The Wheel of Time Reading Order

01 The Eye of the World 1990 Buy

02 The Great Hunt 1990 Buy

03 The Dragon Reborn 1991 Buy

04 The Shadow Rising 1992 Buy

05 The Fires of Heaven 1993 Buy

06 Lord of Chaos 1994 Buy

07 A Crown of Swords 1996 Buy

08 The Path of Daggers 1998 Buy

09 Winter's Heart 2000 Buy

10 Crossroads of Twilight 2003 Buy

11 New Spring 2004 Buy

12 Knife of Dreams 2005 Buy

13 The Gathering Storm(With: Brandon Sanderson) 2009 Buy

14 Towers of Midnight(With: Brandon Sanderson) 2010 Buy

15 A Memory of Light(With: Brandon Sanderson) 2012 Buy

The Wheel of Time Books by Publication Order

1990 The Eye of the World #1

1990 The Great Hunt #2

1991 The Dragon Reborn #3

1992 The Shadow Rising #4

1993 The Fires of Heaven #5

1994 Lord of Chaos #6

1996 A Crown of Swords #7

1998 The Path of Daggers #8

2000 Winter's Heart #9

2003 Crossroads of Twilight #10

2004 New Spring #11

2005 Knife of Dreams #12

2009 The Gathering Storm(With: Brandon Sanderson) #13

2010 Towers of Midnight(With: Brandon Sanderson) #14

2012 A Memory of Light(With: Brandon Sanderson) #15

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The Wheel of Time reading order?

The The Wheel of Time reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many The Wheel of Time books are there?

This catalog currently lists 15 The Wheel of Time books published across 1990-2012.

Who writes the The Wheel of Time books?

The Wheel of Time is listed as a book series by Robert Jordan.

Should I read The Wheel of Time in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read The Wheel of Time. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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