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Andrzej Sapkowski

Andrzej Sapkowski Reading Order

5 series · 30 books · Born 1948-06-21

Andrzej Sapkowski is a Polish author who revolutionized European fantasy through his imaginative storytelling and morally complex characters. Best known for creating the Witcher universe, featuring the monster-hunting witcher Geralt of Rivia, Sapkowski has crafted multiple interconnected series spanning from short story collections to the epic Witcher Saga that inspired a global multimedia franchise. His work blends dark fantasy elements with philosophical depth and Eastern European cultural influences, establishing him as one of the most influential fantasy writers of the modern era.

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Hussite Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2006)

This complete fantasy trilogy by Andrzej Sapkowski spans from 2002 to 2006 and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tower of Fools, followed by Warriors of God, and concluding with Light Perpetual. The series consists of three books that form a connected narrative arc within the author's fantasy works.

Start with The Tower of Fools and read in order.

Start this series with The Tower of Fools

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The Tower of Fools
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Warriors of God
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Light Perpetual

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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The Malady and Other Stories

The Witcher Series

Ongoing

13 books (2014–2026)

The Witcher is an ongoing graphic novel series set in Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy universe, comprising 11 books published between 2014 and 2025. These adaptations should be read in publication order, beginning with The Witcher / House of Glass by Paul Tobin. The series features various artists and writers contributing different storylines within the Witcher world across its volumes.

Start with The Witcher / House of Glass(By: Paul Tobin), the first of 11 books in the The Witcher series.

Start this series with The Witcher / House of Glass(By: Paul Tobin)

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The Witcher / House of Glass(By: Paul Tobin)
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Fox Children(By: Paul Tobin)
3
Curse of Crows(By: Paul Tobin)
4
Of Flesh and Flame(By: Aleksandra Motyka)
5
Fading Memories(By: Bartosz Sztybor)
6
A Grain of Truth(By: Jacek Rembis)
7
Ronin(By: Rafal Jaki)
8
Witch's Lament(By: Bartosz Sztybor)
9
The Ballad of Two Wolves(By: Bartosz Sztybor)
10
The Lesser Evil(With: Jacek Rembis)
11
Wild Animals(By: Bartosz Sztybor)
12
Corvo Bianco(By: Bartosz Sztybor)
13
The Bear and the Butterfly(By: Simon Spurrier)

The Witcher Saga Series

Ongoing

10 books (1992–2025)

The Witcher Saga is a 10-book fantasy series by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, published between 1992 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Sword of Destiny and continuing through Lady of the Lake, followed by the more recent additions Season of Storms, Rozdroże kruków, and Crossroads of Ravens. This epic fantasy saga follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher navigating a richly detailed world of magic, monsters, and political intrigue across its expanding narrative.

Start with Sword of Destiny, the first of 10 books in the The Witcher Saga series.

Start this series with Sword of Destiny

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Sword of Destiny
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The Last Wish
3
Blood of Elves
4
Cover of The Time of Contempt
The Time of Contempt
5
Cover of Baptism of Fire
Baptism of Fire
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Cover of The Tower of Swallows
The Tower of Swallows
7
Season of Storms
8
Lady of the Lake
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Cover of Rozdroże kruków
Rozdroże kruków
10
Crossroads of Ravens

Witcher Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1993)

The Witcher Collections series comprises two short story collections by Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski, published in 1992 and 1993. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Sword of Destiny followed by The Last Wish, to experience the early adventures of the witcher Geralt in the sequence Sapkowski originally intended. The series is complete and forms the foundation of the Witcher universe that later expanded into the main novels.

Start with Sword of Destiny and read in order.

Start this series with Something Ends, Something Begins / Etwas endet, etwas beginnt

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Something Ends, Something Begins / Etwas endet, etwas beginnt
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Sword of Destiny
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Cover of The Last Wish
The Last Wish

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Andrzej Sapkowski written?
Andrzej Sapkowski has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Andrzej Sapkowski series?
Here are the first books in Andrzej Sapkowski's series: Hussite Trilogy: The Tower of Fools; The Witcher: The Witcher / House of Glass(By: Paul Tobin); The Witcher Saga: Sword of Destiny; Witcher Collections: Something Ends, Something Begins / Etwas endet, etwas beginnt.
What order should I read Andrzej Sapkowski's books?
We recommend reading Andrzej Sapkowski's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Andrzej Sapkowski still writing new books?
Yes, Andrzej Sapkowski has 2 ongoing series: The Witcher, The Witcher Saga.

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