How many books has Patrick Rothfuss written?

Patrick Rothfuss has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Patrick Rothfuss's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start The Kingkiller Chronicle with The Name of the Wind. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Patrick Rothfuss's most famous book?

The Wise Man's Fear (2011) is Patrick Rothfuss's most widely read book.

Are Patrick Rothfuss's books connected?

3 books belong to 1 series (The Kingkiller Chronicle); the other 4 books stand alone.

Patrick Rothfuss books in order

American fantasy writer

Born: 1973
Country: United States
Books: 7
Series: 1

Fantasy

Patrick Rothfuss has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle (2010). The series is The Kingkiller Chronicle (3 books, starting with The Name of the Wind). The best-known is The Wise Man's Fear (2011). The latest is The Narrow Road Between Desires (2023).

Updated September 2026

The Kingkiller Chronicle books in order (3)Series page

Reading order: 1 The Name of the Wind (2007) · 2 The Wise Man's Fear (2011) · The Slow Regard of Silent Things (2014)

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The Name of the Wind (Mar 2007)
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2.
The Wise Man's Fear (Mar 2011)
1008 pages★ 4.4 (161 ratings)
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Oct 2014)
160 pages★ 3.9 (38 ratings)
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Where to start with Patrick Rothfuss

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The Name of the Wind
Book 1 of The Kingkiller Chronicle, the series that includes The Wise Man's Fear, Patrick Rothfuss's most-read book.
Highest rated
The Wise Man's Fear
Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 161 readers.
Shortest way in
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
One of the most-read, at about 160 pages.

Standalone novels in order

Your Annotated, Illustrated College Survival Guide (2005)
232 pages
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The Kingkiller Chronicle (2010)
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The Narrow Road Between Desires (Nov 2023)
240 pages
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Other books in order

The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle (2010)
72 pages
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About Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick James Rothfuss is an American author. He is best known for his highly acclaimed series The Kingkiller Chronicle, beginning with Rothfuss' debut novel, The Name of the Wind (2007), which won several awards, and continuing in the sequel, The Wise Man's Fear (2011), which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Patrick Rothfuss FAQ

How many books has Patrick Rothfuss written?: Patrick Rothfuss has published 5 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Patrick Rothfuss's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start The Kingkiller Chronicle with The Name of the Wind. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Patrick Rothfuss's latest book?: The Narrow Road Between Desires (2023).
What is Patrick Rothfuss's most famous book?: The Wise Man's Fear (2011) is Patrick Rothfuss's most widely read book.
Are Patrick Rothfuss's books connected?: 3 books belong to 1 series (The Kingkiller Chronicle); the other 4 books stand alone.