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Chronological Vorkosigan Saga

by Lois McMaster Bujold

24 books Started 1986 Latest 2018
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The Chronological Vorkosigan Saga is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Lois McMaster Bujold, made up of 24 books published between 1986 and 2018. It begins with Shards of Honor (1986), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Flowers of Vashnoi (Short Story) (2018), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

24books
32years active
4decades
~1.4yrs between books
2018latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Shards of Honor 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Aftermath (In the Cordelia's Honor Collection) (Short Story) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Warrior's Apprentice 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Ethan of Athos 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Falling Free 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Mountains of Mourning (Short Story) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Borders of Infinity 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Labyrinth 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Brothers in Arms 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
10 Weatherman (Short Story) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Vor Game 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Barrayar 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Mirror Dance 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Dreamweaver's Dilemma 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Cetaganda 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Memory 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Komarr 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 A Civil Campaign 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
19 Winterfair Gifts (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Diplomatic Immunity 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
21 Cryoburn 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Captain Vorpatril's Alliance 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Flowers of Vashnoi (Short Story)Latest 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series?

Start with Shards of Honor (1986), the first book in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series by Lois McMaster Bujold. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series?

There are 24 books in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series by Lois McMaster Bujold, published between 1986 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series?

The first book in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series is Shards of Honor, published in 1986 by Lois McMaster Bujold.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Vorkosigan Saga series is The Flowers of Vashnoi (Short Story) (2018) by Lois McMaster Bujold.

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About Lois McMaster Bujold

Lois McMaster Bujold (born November 2, 1949) is an American-Canadian science fiction and fantasy author. She is best known for her Vorkosigan Saga, a series of space opera novels set in a future galactic society where genetic engineering is commonplace. Bujold has won numerous awards for her work, including five Hugo Awards, three Nebula Awards, and a World Fantasy Award. Her novels have been praised for their complex characters, intricate plotting, and imaginative world-building. In addition to the Vorkosigan Saga, Bujold has written several standalone novels and short stories. Her work has been translated into more than 20 languages. Bujold was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota, where she studied sociology and history. She began writing in the early 1980s, and her first novel, Shards of Honor, was published in 1986. Bujold currently lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Keith Laumer, who is also a science fiction writer.

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