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Pern Publication Order

publication Order for Dragonriders of Pern

Start with Dragonflight and read in publication order for a first visit; that preserves the original introductions and reveals.

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Pern chronological order

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1
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Dragonflight

1968

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2
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Dragonquest

1971

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Should I read Pern chronologically?

For a first read, publication order is the clearest choice. The chronological route jumps between eras and is an approximate alternative often better suited to a reread.

3
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Dragonsong

1976

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Dragonsinger

1977

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5
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The White Dragon

1978

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Dragondrums

1979

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7
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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern

1983

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8
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Nerilka's Story

1986

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Dragonsdawn

1988

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10
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The Renegades of Pern

1989

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11
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All the Weyrs of Pern

1991

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12
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The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall

1993

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The Dolphins of Pern

1994

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Dragonseye

1997

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The Masterharper of Pern

1998

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The Skies of Pern

2001

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Dragon's Kin

2003

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Dragon's Fire

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Dragon Harper

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Dragon's Time

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Sky Dragons

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