World of Warcraft books in order

The World of Warcraft series by Michael A. Stackpole is a 40-book series running from 2001 to 2023, starting with Day of the Dragon.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Day of the Dragon 2001 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
2 Cycle of Hatred 2006 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
3 طلوع هورد 2006 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
4 Rise of the Horde 2006 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
5 امواج تاریکی 2007 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
6 Tides of Darkness 2007 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
7 آنسوی دروازه تاریک 2008 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
8 Beyond the Dark Portal 2008 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
9 آرتاس ظهور لیچ کینگ 2009 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
10 Night of the Dragon 2008 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
11 Arthas 2009 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
12 World of Warcraft - La distruzione 2010 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
13 Ashbringer 2009 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
14 ترال گرگ و میش سیمایان 2011 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
15 گرگدل 2011 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
16 Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War 2008 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
17 Chronicles of War 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
18 وولجین سایه‌های هورد 2013 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
19 ایلیدن 2016 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
20 Curse of the Worgen 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
21 Pearl of Pandaria 2012 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
22 Elegy 2018 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
23 Vol’jin: Shadows of the Horde 2013 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
24 Paragons 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
25 War Crimes 2014 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
26 War of the Scaleborn 2022 Michael A. Stackpole N/A
27 The Art of World of Warcraft 2015 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
28 Illidan 2016 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
29 Before the Storm 2018 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
30 Shadows Rising 2020 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
31 Exploring Azeroth - The Eastern Kingdoms 2020 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
32 Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor 2022 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
33 A is for Azeroth 2023 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
34 The Dragonflight Codex 2023 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
35 Jaina Proudmoore 2008 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
36 Stormrage 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
37 The Shattering 2010 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
38 Thrall 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
39 Wolfheart 2011 Michael A. Stackpole Buy
40 Sylvanas 2022 Michael A. Stackpole Buy

The World of Warcraft book series spans 40 entries published between 2001 and 2023. It started with Day of the Dragon in 2001 and has grown to include novels, graphic novels, art books, and lore guides set in the Warcraft universe. The collection covers major characters and events from across the game’s history, with titles focused on figures like Arthas, Jaina Proudmoore, Thrall, Illidan, and Sylvanas.

The series includes both English-language originals and translated editions (some entries appear in Persian and Italian). Alongside the fiction, there are companion volumes like The Art of World of Warcraft, Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor, and The Dragonflight Codex that cover the world’s lore and visual design. The most recent entries are A is for Azeroth and The Dragonflight Codex, both from 2023.

With 40 books spread over more than two decades, this is a large series. Readers new to it can follow the publication order listed above, though many of the books work as standalone stories focused on particular characters or time periods within the Warcraft setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the World of Warcraft series?

There are 40 books in the World of Warcraft series, published between 2001 and 2023.

What is the first book in the World of Warcraft series?

The first book in the World of Warcraft series is Day of the Dragon, published in 2001.

Do you need to read the World of Warcraft books in order?

Reading the World of Warcraft series in publication order starting with Day of the Dragon (2001) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the 40 books.

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