Patrick Rothfuss books in order

Q: "What order should I read Patrick Rothfuss's books?"

"Start with The Name of the Wind (2007), then The Wise Man's Fear (2011), followed by The Slow Regard of Silent Things (2014). Rothfuss is currently working on The Doors of Stone but has not published it yet."

Q: "How many books has Patrick Rothfuss published?"

"Patrick Rothfuss has written 61 books across 6 series."

Q: "Why has The Doors of Stone taken so long to publish?"

"Rothfuss has been struggling to complete the finale to his satisfaction. He has stated he won't publish it until it matches the quality of the first two books."

Kingkiller Chronicles Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
The Name of the Wind	2007	Buy
The Wise Man’s Fear	2011	Buy
The Slow Regard of Silent Things	2014	Buy

Series: Kingkiller Chronicles | Character: Kvothe

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Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles follows Kvothe, a legendary adventurer recounting his life story to a scribe. The first book, The Name of the Wind, was published in 2007 to critical acclaim. The second, The Wise Man’s Fear, followed in 2011. Fans have been waiting for the promised trilogy’s conclusion ever since.

Rothfuss is a slow, deliberate writer who spent years on each novel. The prose is rich and detailed, with scenes that unfold at a leisurely pace. This style has earned him devoted fans frustrated by the long waits between books.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Patrick Rothfuss's books?

Start with The Name of the Wind (2007), then The Wise Man’s Fear (2011), followed by The Slow Regard of Silent Things (2014). Rothfuss is currently working on The Doors of Stone but has not published it yet.

How many books has Patrick Rothfuss published?

Patrick Rothfuss has written 61 books across 6 series.

Why has The Doors of Stone taken so long to publish?

Rothfuss has been struggling to complete the finale to his satisfaction. He has stated he won’t publish it until it matches the quality of the first two books.

Kingkiller Chronicles Reading Order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Kingkiller Chronicles Reading Order