David Farland Reading Order
15 series · 175 books · Born 1957
David Farland is an American author and writing instructor who has published over 150 books spanning fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction since 1985. Known for his extensive work in speculative fiction, he gained particular recognition through his Star Wars novelizations and contributions to major anthology series, including his long tenure editing the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future collection. Beyond his own prolific writing career, Farland has shaped the craft through online writing workshops and instructional resources aimed at developing the next generation of authors.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete19 books (2008–2022)
Start with Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show
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Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine Series
Complete21 books (2013–2020)
Start with How to Save the World, the first of 21 books in the Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine series.
Start this series with How to Save the World
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Million Dollar Writing Series
Ongoing11 books (2012–2025)
Start with Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing, the first of 11 books in the Million Dollar Writing series.
Start this series with Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing
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Nightingale Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (2013–2019)
Start with Blockbuster Book Signings, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Blockbuster Book Signings
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Oz Reimagined Series
Complete15 books (2013–2013)
Start with A Meeting in Oz(By: Jeffrey Ford), the first of 15 books in the Oz Reimagined series.
Start this series with A Meeting in Oz(By: Jeffrey Ford)
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Ravenspell Series
Complete3 books (2005–2009)
Start with Of Mice and Magic and read in order.
Start this series with Of Mice and Magic
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Serpent Catch Series
Complete4 books (1991–1993)
Start with Serpent Catch, the first of 4 books in the Serpent Catch series.
Start this series with Serpent Catch
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete20 books (2008–2019)
Start with Sweetly the Dragon Dreams, the first of 20 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Sweetly the Dragon Dreams
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
The Book Blogger's Cookbooks Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook and read in order.
Start this series with The 2011 Book Blogger's Cookbook
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Golden Queen Series
Complete8 books (1994–2012)
Start with The Golden Queen, the first of 8 books in the The Golden Queen series.
Start this series with The Golden Queen
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The Runelords Series
Complete10 books (1998–2014)
Start with The Runelords / The Sum of All Men, the first of 10 books in the The Runelords series.
Start this series with The Runelords / The Sum of All Men
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The X-Files Series
Ongoing12 books (1994–2024)
Start with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant), the first of 12 books in the The X-Files series.
Start this series with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Farland written?
- David Farland has written 175 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each David Farland series?
- Here are the first books in David Farland's series: Anthologies: Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show; Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine: How to Save the World; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1; Million Dollar Writing: Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing; Non-Fiction: Blockbuster Book Signings.
- What order should I read David Farland's books?
- We recommend reading David Farland's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Farland still writing new books?
- Yes, David Farland has 3 ongoing series: L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future, Million Dollar Writing, The X-Files.