
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
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Fractalverse Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2023)
Start with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tales From Alagaesia Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Inheritance Cycle Series
Likely Complete5 books (2002–2023)
Start with Eragon, the first of 5 books in the The Inheritance Cycle series.
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.

