The Wheel of Time

Q: "What order should I read the Wheel of Time books?"

"Read in publication order starting with The Eye of the World. The prequel New Spring can be read after book 5 (when it was released) or after completing the series. Don't start with the prequel."

Q: "How many Wheel of Time books are there?"

"There are 14 main novels plus 1 prequel (New Spring), totaling 15 books. Robert Jordan wrote books 1-11 before his death. Brandon Sanderson completed the series with books 12-14 based on Jordan's notes."

Q: "Who finished the Wheel of Time after Robert Jordan died?"

"Brandon Sanderson completed the final three books (The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light) using Robert Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. Jordan's wife Harriet McDougal edited the books."

Q: "Is the Wheel of Time series complete?"

"Yes, the main series is complete. A Memory of Light (2013) concludes the story. There are no plans for additional novels, though a TV adaptation premiered on Amazon Prime in 2021."

The Wheel of Time is one of the most epic fantasy series ever written, spanning 15 books and over 4 million words. Created by Robert Jordan, the series follows Rand al’Thor and his friends as they discover their destiny to fight the Dark One in the Last Battle.

Known for its intricate magic system, detailed world-building, and enormous cast of characters, the Wheel of Time influenced an entire generation of fantasy authors. The series was completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s death in 2007, using Jordan’s extensive notes to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Reading order

#	Title	Year	Author	Kindle	Paperback	Audiobook
0	New Spring	2004	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
1	The Eye of the World	1990	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
2	The Great Hunt	1990	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
3	The Dragon Reborn	1991	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
4	The Shadow Rising	1992	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
5	The Fires of Heaven	1993	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
6	Lord of Chaos	1994	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
7	A Crown of Swords	1996	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
8	The Path of Daggers	1998	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
9	Winter’s Heart	2000	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
10	Crossroads of Twilight	2003	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
11	Knife of Dreams	2005	Robert Jordan	UK	US	US
12	The Gathering Storm	2009	Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson	UK	US	US
13	Towers of Midnight	2010	Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson	UK	US	US
14	A Memory of Light	2013	Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson	UK	US	US

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read the Wheel of Time books?

Read in publication order starting with The Eye of the World. The prequel New Spring can be read after book 5 (when it was released) or after completing the series. Don’t start with the prequel.

How many Wheel of Time books are there?

There are 14 main novels plus 1 prequel (New Spring), totaling 15 books. Robert Jordan wrote books 1-11 before his death. Brandon Sanderson completed the series with books 12-14 based on Jordan’s notes.

Who finished the Wheel of Time after Robert Jordan died?

Brandon Sanderson completed the final three books (The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light) using Robert Jordan’s extensive notes and outlines. Jordan’s wife Harriet McDougal edited the books.

Is the Wheel of Time series complete?

Yes, the main series is complete. A Memory of Light (2013) concludes the story. There are no plans for additional novels, though a TV adaptation premiered on Amazon Prime in 2021.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order