
The film received generally negative reviews, but closed as the 13th highest grossing fantasy- live action film within the United States. In 2006, a feature film was released based on the first book in the cycle, Eragon, starring Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich and Djimon Hounsou. The series has sold 33.5 million copies worldwide. The fourth and currently final book in the series, Inheritance, was published by Knopf on November 8, 2011. The third book in the series, Brisingr, was published by Knopf on September 20, 2008. The second book in the series, Eldest, was published by Knopf on August 23, 2005. Knopf Books for Young Readers on June 25, 2003. The first book in the series, Eragon, was originally self-published by Paolini in 2001, and subsequently re-published by Alfred A. The book series as a whole received mixed reviews by critics, but has gained both popularity and commercial success. The series was originally intended to be a trilogy (named the "Inheritance Trilogy") until Paolini announced on October 30, 2007, while working on the third novel, that he believed the story was too complex to conclude in just three books. Set in the fictional world of Alagaësia ( / æ l ə ˈ ɡ eɪ z i ə/), the novels focus on the adventures of a teenage boy named Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, as they struggle to overthrow the evil king Galbatorix. The Inheritance Cycle is a tetralogy of young adult high fantasy novels written by American author Christopher Paolini. Print ( hardcover and paperback) and audio Learn more about the upcoming event at the Newtown Bookshop.Cover of The Inheritance Cycle collection Those interested in attending can register here.


The event is free to the public, but requires registration. Its latter releases, “Eldest”, “Brisingr”, “Inheritance”, and the short story collection “The Fork, the Witch and the Worm”, were also major successes in their own rights.Ĭollectively, the fantasy series has sold more than 40 million copies around the world. Paolini is most known for his aforementioned fantasy series, whose 2002 debut, “Eragon”, garnered the author worldwide acclaim. His new novel, “Fractal Noise”, is a work of science fiction taking place in the same world as his 2020 release, “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars”.

A famous author is making his way to Bucks County to discuss and celebrate the release of his upcoming novel.Ĭhristopher Paolini, the beloved author of “The Inheritance Cycle” series of novels, will be making an appearance at the Free Library of Northampton Township, located in Richboro, on May 17 at 6 PM.
