Sword Art Online Books in Order
Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec, originally serialized as a web novel from 2002-2008 before Kadokawa began professional publication in 2009. The story follows Kirito, Asuna, and other players trapped in and later navigating various virtual-reality MMORPGs where in-game death can mean real death.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 1 of the series Sword Art Online.
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2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 2: Aincrad is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 2 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Buy on AmazonSword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance
2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 3 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 4 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 5 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 6 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 7 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 8 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 9 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running is a 2017 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 10 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 11: Alicization Turning
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 11: Alicization Turning is a 2017 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 11 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 12: Alicization Rising
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 12: Alicization Rising is a 2017 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 12 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 13: Alicization Dividing
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 13: Alicization Dividing is a 2018 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 13 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 14: Alicization Uniting
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 14: Alicization Uniting is a 2018 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 14 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 15: Alicization Invading
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 15: Alicization Invading is a 2018 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 15 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 16: Alicization Exploding
2019 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 16: Alicization Exploding is a 2019 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 16 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 17: Alicization Awakening
2019 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 17: Alicization Awakening is a 2019 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 17 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 18: Alicization Lasting
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 18: Alicization Lasting is a 2020 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 18 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Sword Art Online 19: Moon Cradle
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 19: Moon Cradle is a 2020 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 19 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Buy on AmazonSword Art Online 20: Moon Cradle
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 20: Moon Cradle is a 2020 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 20 of the series Sword Art Online.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Sword Art Online books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad”. Start with “Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad.”
How many books are in the Sword Art Online series?
We list 20 books by Reki Kawahara , published between 2014–2020.
Where can I buy the Sword Art Online books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.