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The Witcher Books in Order

The The Witcher series consists of 8 books. Below is the complete reading order to help you enjoy the story from beginning to end.

📅 Publication Timeline

Visual overview of when each book in the series was published.

2007 2018
2007
#1 The Last Wish 2007
2008
#3 Blood of Elves 2008
2013
#4 Time of Contempt 2013
2014
#5 Baptism of Fire 2014
2015
#2 Sword of Destiny 2015
2016
#6 The Tower of the Swallow 2016
2017
#7 Lady of the Lake 2017
2018
#8 Season of Storms 2018
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📚 At a Glance: The Witcher Sequence

  • The Last Wish (2007)
  • Sword of Destiny (2015)
  • Blood of Elves (2008)
  • Time of Contempt (2013)
  • Baptism of Fire (2014)
  • The Tower of the Swallow (2016)
  • Lady of the Lake (2017)
  • Season of Storms (2018)

Reading Order

1.0
The Last Wish

The Last Wish

★★★★☆ 4.3 2007-01-01

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2.0
Sword of Destiny

Sword of Destiny

★★★★½ 4.7 2015-01-01

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3.0
Blood of Elves

Blood of Elves

★★★★½ 4.5 2008-01-01

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4.0
Time of Contempt

Time of Contempt

★★★★☆ 4.3 2013-01-01

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5.0
Baptism of Fire

Baptism of Fire

★★★★½ 4.8 2014-01-01

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6.0
The Tower of the Swallow

The Tower of the Swallow

2016-01-01

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7.0
Lady of the Lake

Lady of the Lake

★★★★½ 4.6 2017-01-01

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8.0
Season of Storms

Season of Storms

★★★★½ 4.7 2018-01-01

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📖 How to Read This Series

The The Witcher series is best read in publication order. The story, characters, and world-building develop progressively across each book, with events and revelations that build on what came before. Starting with the first book ensures you'll experience the author's intended narrative flow and won't miss important character introductions or plot developments that are referenced in later installments.

📊 Quick Facts

  • Total Books: 8
  • First Published: 2007-01-01
  • Latest Book: 2018-01-01
  • Genre: Fiction
  • Author: Andrzej Sapkowski

What to Expect from This Series

Readers who enjoy fiction will find the The Witcher series offers a rich reading experience with well-developed characters and an engaging storyline. With 8 books in the series, readers can look forward to an immersive journey that expands and deepens with each installment. Whether you're new to Andrzej Sapkowski's work or a returning fan, this series provides the perfect opportunity to lose yourself in a carefully crafted fictional world.

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