The most clear-cut way to read the novels in order is to start with Eragon, then read Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. Also, be thankful they are all out because it was supposed to be a trilogy. Those reading the series as it came out (me) realized in the author’s note of book three that Paolini decided to elongate the series by one book.

The Order of the Eragon Books If your child wants to read the Eragon series in the best order, it's recommended to read them in chronological order, which is as follows: 1. Eragon: The Inheritance Cycle 1 2. Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle 2 3. Brisingr: The Inheritance Cycle 3

Eragon Books in Order The following is a list of the Eragon books in order of Publication: Eragon (2002) Eldest (2005) Brisingr (2008) Inheritance (2011) Companion Books Eragon’s Guide to Alagaesia (2009)