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Christopher Paolini

(b.1983)

Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15. He lives with his family in Paradise Valley, Montana.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy

Series

Inheritance
1. Eragon (2001)
2. Eldest (2005)
3. Brisingr (2008)
4. Inheritance (2011)

Tales from Alagaesia
1. The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm (2018)

Non fiction

Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia (2009)

Books about Christopher Paolini

Mythic Vision (2006) by Marc Cotta Vaz
The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide (2006) by Lois H Gresh
Secrets of the Dragon Riders (2010) by James A Owen

Christopher Paolini recommends

A Wizard of Earthsea (1968)
(Earthsea, book 1)
Ursula K Le Guin
"Earthsea is one of the great creations in fantasy... I cannot recommend it highly enough."

Shadowrise (2010)
(Shadowmarch, book 3)
Tad Williams
"Tad Williams is a huge inspiration for me."

Hatched (2016)
(Enchanted Files, book 2)
Bruce Coville
"Bruce Coville is a Wizard at telling stories."

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