Lois McMaster Bujold best books, ranked

Lois McMaster Bujold — 31 titles in the rankings, first published between 1986 and 2020. They average 8.0, above the 7.8 the whole catalogue averages. 4 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note Two good ways in. For science fiction, the Vorkosigan Saga — start with Shards of Honor and Barrayar (collected as Cordelia’s Honor) or with The Warrior’s Apprentice. For fantasy, The Curse of Chalion and its sequel Paladin of Souls, her best-rated book (Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards).

Ranked titles

31 books

Average score

8.0

Total ratings

3.9K

First published

1986–2020

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