David Eddings Reading Order
7 series Β· 27 books Β· Born 1931
David Eddings was a prominent American fantasy author known for his captivating storytelling and well-crafted worlds. Over a prolific career from 1973 to 2006, he published 27 novels across 7 series, including the beloved works The Belgariad and The Malloreon. His collaborative writing with his wife, Leigh, solidified their reputation in epic fantasy literature.
Belgariad & Malloreon Series
Complete3 books (1995β1998)
Start with Belgarath the Sorcerer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belgarath the Sorcerer 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Polgara the Sorceress 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Rivan Codex 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1973β2000)
Start with High Hunt, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | High Hunt 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Losers 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Regina's Song 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Redemption of Althalus 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
The Belgariad Series
Complete5 books (1982β1984)
Start with Pawn of Prophecy, the first of 5 books in the The Belgariad series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pawn of Prophecy 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Queen of Sorcery 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Magician's Gambit 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Castle of Wizardry 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Enchanters' End Game 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
The Dreamers Series
Complete4 books (2003β2006)
Start with The Elder Gods, the first of 4 books in the The Dreamers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Elder Gods 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Crystal Gorge 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Treasured One 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Younger Gods 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
The Elenium Series
Complete3 books (1989β1991)
Start with The Diamond Throne and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Diamond Throne 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Ruby Knight 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sapphire Rose 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
The Malloreon Series
Complete5 books (1987β1991)
Start with Guardians of the West, the first of 5 books in the The Malloreon series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Guardians of the West 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Demon Lord of Karanda 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | King of the Murgos 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sorceress of Darshiva 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Seeress of Kell 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
The Tamuli Series
Complete3 books (1992β1994)
Start with Domes of Fire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Domes of Fire 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Shining Ones 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Hidden City 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Eddings written?
- David Eddings has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2006.
- What is the first book in each David Eddings series?
- Here are the first books in David Eddings's series: Belgariad & Malloreon: Belgarath the Sorcerer; The Belgariad: Pawn of Prophecy; The Dreamers: The Elder Gods; The Elenium: The Diamond Throne; The Malloreon: Guardians of the West.
- What order should I read David Eddings's books?
- We recommend reading David Eddings's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Eddings's series complete?
- David Eddings has 7 completed series.

