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Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini Reading Order

5 series · 11 books · Born 1983-11-17

Christopher Paolini is a renowned American author celebrated for his contributions to the fantasy genre. With an impressive portfolio of 11 books spanning five series, including the acclaimed Fractalverse and The Inheritance Cycle, his works have captivated readers since 2002. Active until 2023, he has also ventured into non-fiction and anthologies, further enriching his literary legacy.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Cover of Spectrum Fantastic Art Live!
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live!

Fractalverse Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2023)

Start with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
2
Unity
3
Cover of Fractal Noise
Fractal Noise

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

#Title
1
Cover of Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia
Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia

Tales From Alagaesia Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm

The Inheritance Cycle Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2002–2023)

Start with Eragon, the first of 5 books in the The Inheritance Cycle series.

#Title
1
Cover of Eragon
Eragon
2
Cover of Eldest
Eldest
3
Cover of Brisingr
Brisingr
4
Inheritance
5
Murtagh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Paolini written?
Christopher Paolini has written 11 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Christopher Paolini series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Paolini's series: Fractalverse: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars; The Inheritance Cycle: Eragon.
What order should I read Christopher Paolini's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Paolini's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Christopher Paolini's series complete?
Christopher Paolini has 3 completed series.

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