The City of Ember books in order A series by Jeanne DuPrau
The City of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau has 4 books, from The City of Ember (May 2003) to The Diamond of Darkhold (Aug 2008). Read it in order, starting with The City of Ember.
Reading order: 1 The City of Ember (2003) · 2 The People of Sparks (2004) · 3 The Prophet of Yonwood (2006) · 4 The Diamond of Darkhold (2008)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The City of Ember books in order
- 1.
The City of Ember (May 2003)
- 2.
The People of Sparks (2004)
- 3.
The Prophet of Yonwood (May 2006)
- 4.
The Diamond of Darkhold (Aug 2008)
The City of Ember on screen
- City of Ember (2008)Film · from The City of Ember
The City of Ember FAQ
- How many The City of Ember books are there?
- There are 4 The City of Ember books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The City of Ember books in?
- In publication order, starting with The City of Ember (May 2003): 1 The City of Ember (2003) · 2 The People of Sparks (2004) · 3 The Prophet of Yonwood (2006) · 4 The Diamond of Darkhold (2008).
- What is the first The City of Ember book?
- The City of Ember (May 2003).
- What is the latest The City of Ember book?
- The Diamond of Darkhold (Aug 2008).
- Is the City of Ember series finished?
- There have been no new The City of Ember books since 2008.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.