Earthsea Cycle Books in Order
Ursula K. Le Guin's fantasy saga set in the ocean world of Earthsea, following the wizard Ged and others through a richly imagined archipelago shaped by true names, balance, and magic. The cycle spans six books written across more than three decades, from the coming-of-age original trilogy to its later, more reflective entries.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1968 · Ursula K. Le Guin
On the island of Gont, a gifted but reckless boy named Ged discovers his talent for magic and enrolls at the wizards' school on Roke. When his pride…
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Buy on Amazon1971 · Ursula K. Le Guin
Taken as a small child to serve the ancient, nameless Powers of the Earth, a girl is renamed Arha and made high priestess of a labyrinthine desert…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Ursula K. Le Guin
Magic is mysteriously draining out of the world, leaving wizards forgetting their spells and people falling into despair. The Archmage Ged sets sail…
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Buy on AmazonTehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4)
1990 · Ursula K. Le Guin
Years after her time in the tombs, the woman once called Tenar now lives as a widowed farmer on Gont and takes in a terribly burned child. Her quiet…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Ursula K. Le Guin
This collection gathers several stories that expand the world of Earthsea, ranging across its long history. The tales explore the founding of the…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Ursula K. Le Guin
A humble village sorcerer is tormented night after night by dreams of the dry land of the dead, where the spirits seem to be reaching out to him.…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Earthsea Cycle books in?
Publication order — Endorsed by author Ursula K. Le Guin and widely recommended by readers Start with “A Wizard of Earthsea.”
How many books are in the Earthsea Cycle series?
We list 6 books by Ursula K. Le Guin , published between 1968–2001.
Where can I buy the Earthsea Cycle books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.