


The Kingkiller Chronicle
3 books
The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss has 2 books. Start with The Name of the Wind (2007), then read the rest in the order below.
The Kingkiller Chronicle reading order

The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss
This is the first part of the epic tale of Kvothe, a young man of extraordinary talent and a past shrouded in tragedy. From his early days as a gifted but orphaned street urchin to his ambitious pursuit of knowledge at a legendary university, Kvothe's journey is one of survival, magic, and the relentless pursuit of truth. As he navigates a world filled with ancient secrets, powerful adversaries, and the whispers of forgotten gods, Kvothe's legend begins to unfold, shaped by his own choices and the very winds that seem to answer his call.

The Wise Man's Fear
Patrick Rothfuss
In the second installment of the epic Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe's escalating rivalry forces him to flee the University and venture into the distant land of Vintas. Adrift and penniless, he navigates the treacherous currents of courtly politics, uncovering assassination plots and confronting a rival arcanist. His journey leads him to command mercenaries against a mysterious threat on the King's Road, all while he relentlessly pursues the truth about the enigmatic Amyr, the Chandrian, and the tragic loss of his parents. This is the story of a man grappling with the burgeoning legend he is becoming, and the harsh realities that accompany it.

The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Patrick Rothfuss
Beneath the bustling University lies a hidden world, a labyrinth of forgotten tunnels and secret chambers known as the Underthing. It is here, in this place of shadows and silence, that Auri makes her home, a young woman as enigmatic as her surroundings. This novella offers a unique glimpse into her solitary existence, exploring the quiet beauty and intricate details of her life in the deep places of the world. Through Rothfuss's lyrical prose, readers are invited to experience a different facet of the Four Corners, focusing on themes of belonging, memory, and the profound significance found in the smallest of things.