Books in order

David Eddings books in order

Here are 4 of David Eddings's series in reading order — 16 main books in all. The earliest, The Belgariad, began in 1982. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

The Belgariad

5 books · 1982–1984 · 29 h 10 min
  1. #1Pawn of Prophecy1982
  2. #2Queen of Sorcery1982
  3. #3Magician's Gambit1983
  4. #4Castle of Wizardry1984
  5. #5Enchanters' End Game1984
The Belgariad reading order and reading times →

The Malloreon

5 books · 1987–1991 · 35 h 35 min
  1. #1Guardians of the West1987
  2. #2King of the Murgos1988
  3. #3Demon Lord of Karanda1988
  4. #4Sorceress of Darshiva1989
  5. #5The Seeress of Kell1991
The Malloreon reading order and reading times →

The Elenium

3 books · 1989–1991 · 23 h 44 min
  1. #1The Diamond Throne1989
  2. #2The Ruby Knight1990
  3. #3The Sapphire Rose1991
The Elenium reading order and reading times →

The Tamuli

3 books · 1992–1994 · 25 h 27 min
  1. #1Domes of Fire1992
  2. #2The Shining Ones1993
  3. #3The Hidden City1994
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Reading David Eddings

What order should I read David Eddings's books in?
Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, David Eddings's series listed here began in this order: The Belgariad (1982), The Malloreon (1987), The Elenium (1989), The Tamuli (1992).
Which David Eddings book should I read first?
Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Pawn of Prophecy (1982), book 1 of The Belgariad.