Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Books in Order
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Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is a high-fantasy trilogy set in the land of Osten Ard, following the journey of Simon, a young man drawn into a vast and dangerous struggle between good and evil. The series explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the weight of history as its protagonist faces challenges that shape the fate of his world. The narrative spans a richly detailed fantasy realm, focusing on the interplay of magic, politics, and personal growth.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Tad Williams
In the peaceful land of Osten Ard, the good king is dying, and a long-dreaded evil is about to be unleashed. Simon, a lowly castle scullion who is…
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1990 · Tad Williams
Stone of Farewell is a 1990 fantasy novel by Tad Williams, serving as the second book in his Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy. It continues the…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Tad Williams
To Green Angel Tower is the third and final novel in Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, at over 520,000 words one of the longest novels…
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Buy on AmazonTo Green Angel Tower, Part 2 (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 3)
1994 · Tad Williams
The concluding volume of Tad Williams' trilogy Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, following The Dragonbone Chair and Stone of Farewell. In this second part of…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Dragonbone Chair”. Start with “The Dragonbone Chair.”
How many books are in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series?
We list 5 books by Tad Williams , published between 1988–1994.
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