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Robin Hobb

Robin Hobb Reading Order

10 series · 38 books · Born 1952-03-05

Fantasy

Robin Hobb is an American fantasy author known for intricate character development and richly layered magical systems spanning interconnected worlds. Her extensive body of work includes the Farseer trilogy and its continuation in the Fitz and the Fool series, as well as the Liveship Traders saga, which together showcase her ability to weave complex narratives across multiple perspectives and timelines. With nearly four decades of publishing history and over thirty-eight books to her name, Hobb has established herself as a cornerstone of epic fantasy literature, blending intimate personal journeys with sweeping world-building.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

9 books (2001–2025)

Start with Meditations on Middle-Earth, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Meditations on Middle-Earth

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Meditations on Middle-Earth
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Songs of Love and Death
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Songs of Love Lost and Found
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Hath No Fury
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Book of Swords: Part 1
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Fantastisches Lesen
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9

Assassin's Apprentice Graphic Novel Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Start with Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1(By: Jody Houser) and read in order.

Start this series with Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1(By: Jody Houser)

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1
Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1(By: Jody Houser)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Assassin's Apprentice, Volume 2(By: Jordie Bellaire)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Assassin's Apprentice Volume 3(By: Jordie Bellaire)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Farseer Series

Complete

5 books (1995–2013)

Start with Assassin's Apprentice, the first of 5 books in the Farseer series.

Start this series with Assassin's Apprentice

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Assassin's Apprentice
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Royal Assassin
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Assassin's Quest
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Words Like Coins
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fitz and The Fool Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2017)

Start with Fool's Assassin and read in order.

Start this series with Fool's Assassin

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1
Fool's Assassin
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Fool's Quest
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Assassin's Fate
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Liveship Traders Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2000)

Start with Ship of Magic and read in order.

Start this series with Ship of Magic

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1
Ship of Magic
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mad Ship
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Ship of Destiny
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rain Wild Chronicles Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2013)

Start with Dragon Keeper, the first of 5 books in the Rain Wild Chronicles series.

Start this series with Dragon Keeper

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1
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Dragon Keeper
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dragon Haven
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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City of Dragons
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Inheritance
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Blood of Dragons
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
The Inheritance & Other Stories(With: Megan Lindholm)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Soldier Son Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with Shaman's Crossing and read in order.

Start this series with Shaman's Crossing

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1
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Shaman's Crossing
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Renegade's Magic
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1991–1992)

Start with Cloven Hooves(By: Megan Lindholm) and read in order.

Start this series with Cloven Hooves(By: Megan Lindholm)

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Cloven Hooves(By: Megan Lindholm)
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Alien Earth(By: Megan Lindholm)
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Gypsy(By: Megan Lindholm,Steven Brust)
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tawny Man Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2003)

Start with Fool's Errand and read in order.

Start this series with Fool's Errand

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1
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Fool's Errand
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robin Hobb written?
Robin Hobb has written 38 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Robin Hobb series?
Here are the first books in Robin Hobb's series: Anthologies: Meditations on Middle-Earth; Assassin's Apprentice Graphic Novel: Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1(By: Jody Houser); Farseer: Assassin's Apprentice; Fitz and The Fool Trilogy: Fool's Assassin; Liveship Traders: Ship of Magic.
What order should I read Robin Hobb's books?
We recommend reading Robin Hobb's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Robin Hobb still writing new books?
Yes, Robin Hobb has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Assassin's Apprentice Graphic Novel.

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