Book Series · 3 Books

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Books

In order from The Dragonbone Chair to To Green Angel Tower: Siege.

The Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series is a set of 3 chapter books by Tad Williams, published between 1988 and 1993. Most books run about 670 pages.

The Dragonbone Chair
Stone of Farewell
To Green Angel Tower: Siege
The Dragonbone Chair
To Green Angel Tower: Siege
The Dragonbone Chair
Stone of Farewell
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Dragonbone Chair
Sale price
$2090
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1988

The Dragonbone Chair

A kitchen boy's quest holds the key to saving a dying land from dark sorcery.

672 pages
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Summary: In the land of Osten Ard, a dying king's pact with dark forces threatens all. Young Simon, a humble kitchen boy, is thrust into a perilous quest to solve a deadly riddle involving ancient swords of power. As the land withers and enemies close in, Simon must navigate a world of magic and danger to prevent the rise of an undead ruler. Will he uncover the truth in time to save his home, or will darkness consume Osten Ard forever?
In reading order

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Series

3 books · Published 1988–1993

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$2090

The Dragonbone Chair

Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1988

A kitchen boy's quest holds the key to saving a dying land from dark sorcery.

#2
Sale price
$2375

Stone of Farewell

Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1990

Dark forces threaten a kingdom; a mysterious sanctuary may hold the key to survival.

#3

To Green Angel Tower: Siege

Chapter Book · 1993

A world on the brink, a saga's epic conclusion awaits.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series?

There are 3 books in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series. It began with The Dragonbone Chair in 1988, and the newest book, To Green Angel Tower: Siege, was published in 1993.

What order should you read the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn books in?

Start with The Dragonbone Chair and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn to life.

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Tad Williams

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