The Inheritance Cycle Chronological Order

Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle #2)
Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle #3)
Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle #4)
Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia (The Inheritance Cycle)

The Inheritance Cycle Recommended Reading Order

Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle #2)
Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle #3)
Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle #4)
Eragon's Guide to Alagaesai (The Inheritance Cycle)

Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia (The Inheritance Cycle)

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: November 2009
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Summary: Greetings, Dragon Rider. Welcome to your new home. I wish I could be here to greet you in person, as does Saphira, but a matter of the utmost importance has arisen, and we must leave at once. I realize that you must have a host of unanswered questions. After all, it's not every day a dragon chooses you to become her Rider and then strangers sweep you away from your family and fly you across the whole of Alagaësia and beyond. Anyone would find the experience overwhelming, especially during such unsettled times, when an unnamed shadow stalks the land. Therefore, I have compiled these papers for you, as an introduction to the most important peoples, places, and things within Alagaësia. They will also explain more about what it means to be a Rider. Study them most carefully, for someday your life may depend upon this information. Mine has, and more than once. Your training will have to wait until Saphira and I return. In the meantime, take this opportunity to acquaint yourself with your surroundings and with the others who live in this hall. Again, welcome. Welcome and congratulations. It is a great honor to be chosen as a Dragon Rider. I hope that you will be happy here, and that you will come to regard us as part of your family. May the stars watch over you, Eragon Shadeslayer

Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle #4)

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date: November 2011
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Summary: Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
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Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle #3)

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date: September 2008
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Summary: Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.
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Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle #2)

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date: August 2005
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Summary: Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship.
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Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Paolini LLC
Publication Date: June 2002
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Summary: Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy--until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save--or destroy--the Empire.
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