Patrick Rothfuss Reading Order
6 series · 57 books · Born 1973-06-06
Patrick Rothfuss is an American fantasy author renowned for The Kingkiller Chronicle, an epic series that launched with The Name of the Wind in 2007 to widespread critical acclaim and bestseller status. His intricate, character-driven narratives blend coming-of-age storytelling with richly constructed magic systems and worlds, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary fantasy literature. Beyond his flagship series, Rothfuss has expanded his literary presence through short fiction, graphic novels, and illustrated works like The Adventures of Princess & Mr. Whiffle, showcasing his versatility across multiple formats.
Adventures Of Princess & Mr. Whiffle Series
Complete3 books (2010–2014)
Start with The Thing Beneath the Bed and read in order.
Start this series with The Thing Beneath the Bed
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete6 books (2008–2023)
Start with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Kingkiller Chronicle Series
Likely Complete4 books (2007–2023)
Start with The Name of the Wind, the first of 4 books in the Kingkiller Chronicle series.
Start this series with The Name of the Wind
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Kingkiller Chronicle Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
Start with How Old Holly Came to Be and read in order.
Start this series with How Old Holly Came to Be
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleL. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patrick Rothfuss written?
- Patrick Rothfuss has written 57 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Patrick Rothfuss series?
- Here are the first books in Patrick Rothfuss's series: Adventures Of Princess & Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed; Anthologies: The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009; Kingkiller Chronicle: The Name of the Wind; Kingkiller Chronicle Short Stories/Novellas: How Old Holly Came to Be; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1.
- What order should I read Patrick Rothfuss's books?
- We recommend reading Patrick Rothfuss's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Patrick Rothfuss still writing new books?
- Yes, Patrick Rothfuss has 1 ongoing series: L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future.