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Lois McMaster Bujold — books in order

4
Series
1986–2024
Published
Ranking of Lois McMaster Bujold

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Shards of Honor
Start withShards of HonorThe Vorkosigan Saga · 1986Open the volume →
  • Lois McMaster Bujold has 4 series with a set reading order in BookRank.
  • Start with The Vorkosigan Saga — its first volume is “Shards of Honor” (1986).

The Vorkosigan Saga

20 volumes · 1986–2018 · Completed · editor's note

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  1. Shards of Honor
    Shards of Honor1986 · Not ranked yetStart here
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  2. The Warrior's Apprentice
    The Warrior's Apprentice1986 · Not ranked yet
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  3. Ethan of Athos
    Ethan of Athos1986 · Not ranked yet
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  4. Falling Free
    Falling Free1988 · Not ranked yet
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  5. Brothers in Arms
    Brothers in Arms1989 · Not ranked yet
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  6. Borders of Infinity
    Borders of Infinity1989 · Not ranked yet
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  7. The Vor Game
    The Vor Game1990 · Not ranked yet
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  8. Barrayar
    Barrayar1991 · Not ranked yet
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  9. Mirror Dance
    Mirror Dance1994 · Not ranked yet
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  10. Cetaganda
    Cetaganda1996 · Not ranked yet
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  11. Labyrinth
    Labyrinth1989 · Not ranked yet
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  12. Memory
    Memory1996 · Not ranked yet
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  13. Komarr
    Komarr1998 · Not ranked yet
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  14. A Civil Campaign
    A Civil Campaign1999 · Not ranked yet
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  15. Winterfair Gifts
    Winterfair Gifts2004 · Not ranked yet
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  16. Diplomatic Immunity
    Diplomatic Immunity2002 · Not ranked yet
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  17. Cryoburn
    Cryoburn2010
    7.77.7 / 10
  18. Captain Vorpatril's Alliance
    Captain Vorpatril's Alliance2012 · Not ranked yet
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  19. Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
    Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen2016 · Not ranked yet
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  20. The Flowers of Vashnoi
    The Flowers of Vashnoi2018 · Not ranked yet
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Penric and Desdemona

13 volumes · 2015–2024 · Ongoing · editor's note

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  1. Penric's Demon
    Penric's Demon2015 · Not ranked yetStart here
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  2. Penric and the Shaman
    Penric and the Shaman2016 · Not ranked yet
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  3. Penric's Mission
    Penric's Mission2016 · Not ranked yet
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  4. Penric's Fox
    Penric's Fox2017 · Not ranked yet
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  5. Mira's Last Dance
    Mira's Last Dance2017 · Not ranked yet
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  6. The Prisoner of Limnos
    The Prisoner of Limnos2017 · Not ranked yet
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  7. Masquerade in Lodi
    Masquerade in Lodi2020 · Not ranked yet
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  8. The Orphans of Raspay
    The Orphans of Raspay2019 · Not ranked yet
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  9. The Physicians of Vilnoc
    The Physicians of Vilnoc2020 · Not ranked yet
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  10. The Assassins of Thasalon
    The Assassins of Thasalon2021 · Not ranked yet
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  11. Knot of Shadows
    Knot of Shadows2021 · Not ranked yet
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  12. Demon Daughter
    Demon Daughter2024 · Not ranked yet
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  13. Penric and the Bandit
    Penric and the Bandit2024 · Not ranked yet
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The Sharing Knife

4 volumes · 2006–2009 · Completed

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  1. Beguilement
    Beguilement2006 · Not ranked yetStart here
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  2. Legacy
    Legacy2007 · Not ranked yet
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  3. Passage
    Passage2008 · Not ranked yet
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  4. Horizon
    Horizon2009 · Not ranked yet
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World of the Five Gods

3 volumes · 2001–2005 · Completed

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  1. The Curse of Chalion
    The Curse of Chalion2001Start here
    8.38.3 / 10
  2. Paladin of Souls
    Paladin of Souls2003 · Not ranked yet
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  3. The Hallowed Hunt
    The Hallowed Hunt2005 · Not ranked yet
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Frequently asked questions

Which series did Lois McMaster Bujold write?

In BookRank, 4 series: The Vorkosigan Saga, Penric and Desdemona, The Sharing Knife, World of the Five Gods.

Where should I start with Lois McMaster Bujold?

With The Vorkosigan Saga — its first volume, “Shards of Honor” (1986).

What is the oldest book by Lois McMaster Bujold in BookRank?

“Shards of Honor” (1986).

What is the newest book by Lois McMaster Bujold in BookRank?

“Demon Daughter” (2024).

Do the books by Lois McMaster Bujold have to be read in order?

Within each series, yes — The Vorkosigan Saga, Penric and Desdemona, The Sharing Knife, World of the Five Gods. Books outside the series can be read in any order.

Series and volumes: Wikidata (CC0); the standalone list covers the books BookRank ranks, not the author’s complete bibliography.