David Eddings Reading Order

3 books (1995–1998)

The Belgariad & Malloreon series by David Eddings consists of three complete fantasy novels published between 1995 and 1998. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Belgarath the Sorcerer, followed by Polgara the Sorceress, and concluding with The Rivan Codex. The series is now complete and provides a self-contained fantasy experience across all three installments.

Start with Belgarath the Sorcerer and read in order.

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1	Belgarath the Sorcerer 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Polgara the Sorceress 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Rivan Codex 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1973–2000)

David Eddings wrote four standalone fantasy novels between 1973 and 2000, beginning with High Hunt and concluding with The Redemption of Althalus. These books should be read in publication order and form a complete series. Each novel stands independently while showcasing Eddings' evolving storytelling across three decades.

Start with High Hunt, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	High Hunt 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Losers 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Regina's Song 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Regina's Song(With: Leigh Eddings) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Redemption of Althalus 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Redemption of Althalus(With: Leigh Eddings) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1982–1984)

The Belgariad is a complete fantasy series consisting of five books published between 1982 and 1984. Readers should follow the books in their publication order, beginning with Pawn of Prophecy and concluding with Enchanters' End Game. This classic epic fantasy saga should be read sequentially to fully experience its interconnected narrative and character development.

Start with Pawn of Prophecy, the first of 5 books in the The Belgariad series.

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1	Pawn of Prophecy 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Queen of Sorcery 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Magician's Gambit 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Castle of Wizardry 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Enchanters' End Game 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2003–2006)

David Eddings' The Dreamers is a four-book fantasy series published between 2003 and 2006 that should be read in publication order beginning with The Elder Gods. The complete series concludes with The Younger Gods and includes Crystal Gorge and The Treasured One as the middle installments. This epic fantasy sequence follows a narrative arc across all four volumes, making sequential reading essential for understanding the unfolding story.

Start with The Elder Gods, the first of 4 books in the The Dreamers series.

#	Title
1	The Elder Gods 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Crystal Gorge 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Treasured One 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Younger Gods 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1989–1991)

The Elenium is a complete fantasy series by David Eddings consisting of three books published between 1989 and 1991. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Diamond Throne, followed by The Ruby Knight, and concluding with The Sapphire Rose. This interconnected narrative arc spans the entire series and requires sequential reading to fully appreciate the unfolding story.

Start with The Diamond Throne and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Diamond Throne 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Ruby Knight 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sapphire Rose 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1987–1991)

The Malloreon is a five-book fantasy series by David Eddings published between 1987 and 1991. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Guardians of the West and continuing through Demon Lord of Karanda, King of the Murgos, Sorceress of Darshiva, and concluding with The Seeress of Kell. This sequel series follows the continuation of events established in Eddings' earlier works, maintaining the epic fantasy scope characteristic of his writing.

Start with Guardians of the West, the first of 5 books in the The Malloreon series.

#	Title
1	Guardians of the West 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Demon Lord of Karanda 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	King of the Murgos 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sorceress of Darshiva 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Seeress of Kell 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1992–1994)

The Tamuli is a completed fantasy trilogy by David Eddings consisting of three volumes published between 1992 and 1994. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Domes of Fire, followed by The Shining Ones, and concluding with The Hidden City. This follow-up to Eddings' Elenium series continues the epic fantasy saga with interconnected storylines and world-building that unfolds across all three installments.

Start with Domes of Fire and read in order.

#	Title
1	Domes of Fire 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shining Ones 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hidden City 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible