The Complete Earthsea Reading Order

Looking for the complete Earthsea reading order? This fantasy series by Ursula K. Le Guin spans 6 books. Below is every Earthsea book in order, with publication year and buy links.

The wizard Ged's journey from reckless youth to Archmage across the islands of Earthsea, one of fantasy's foundational series.

New to the series? Start here

A Wizard of Earthsea (1968)

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Books in Reading Order

# Title Year Buy
1 A Wizard of Earthsea 1968 View on Amazon
2 The Tombs of Atuan 1971 View on Amazon
3 The Farthest Shore 1972 View on Amazon
4 Tehanu 1990 View on Amazon
5 Tales from Earthsea 2001 View on Amazon
6 The Other Wind 2001 View on Amazon

Earthsea — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first book in the Earthsea series?

The first book in the Earthsea series is A Wizard of Earthsea (1968). Start there — the series is best read in publication order.

How many books are in the Earthsea series?

There are 6 books in the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin. The most recent is The Other Wind (2001).

What order should I read the Earthsea books in?

Read the Earthsea books in publication order, beginning with A Wizard of Earthsea and ending with The Other Wind. The full numbered reading order is listed above.